Called Iota Pup in Argelander's atlas
HIP 39757; Rho Pup; 15 Pup
HIP 39757; Rho Pup; 15 Pup
Star
Pup
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars
Physical Properties
Magnitude
2.81
Range
2.76 - 2.86
Period
3.4 hours
Variable Type
Delta Scuti (Pulsating)
Spectral Type
F5IIkF2IImF5II
Star Color
Yellow-white
(B-V 0.43)
Distance
64 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
08h 07m 32.6s
Dec
-24° 18' 15.0"
Constellation
Pup
HR
3185
HIP
39757
Bayer
Rho
Flamsteed
15 Pup
Variable ID
Rho Pup
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Light Curve
Multiple Star System
Separation
26.6″
Companion Mag
13.8
Position Angle
27°
Star Colors
A: Yellow-white
Discoverer
RST5284
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Stellar Notes
Delta Sct 2.68 - 2.78v, 0.14088143d.
0.14088143d over 60 yr. interval.
High Fe abundance. Violet shifted CaII K emission at some phase of light curve.
Called Iota Pup in Argelander's atlas, and in Bayer.
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