Puppis

Puppis is a constellation that can be seen in the southern sky.^[1] It is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.

Puppis

Constellation
List of stars in Puppis
Abbreviation	Pup
Genitive	Puppis
Pronunciation	/ˈpʌpɪs/, genitive the same
Symbolism	the Poop Deck
Right ascension	7.5
Declination	−30
Quadrant	SQ2
Area	673 sq. deg. (20th)
Main stars	9
Bayer/Flamsteed stars	76
Stars with planets	6
Stars brighter than 3.00m	1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)	3
Brightest star	ζ Pup (Naos) (2.25m)
Messier objects	3
Meteor showers	Pi Puppids Zeta Puppids Puppid-Velids
Bordering constellations	Monoceros Pyxis Vela Carina Pictor Columba Canis Major Hydra
Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February.

Notable features

The constellation Puppis as it can be seen by the naked eye.

Argo Navis was sub-divided in 1752 by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, forming Puppis.