W Puppis

Last updated February 17, 2025

The Bayer designations W Puppis and w Puppis, and variable star designation W Puppis, are distinct and refer to three different stars in the constellation Puppis:

W Puppis (HR 3002, HD 62713, HIP 37664), a high-proper-motion star,^[1] a red giant star; see List of stars in Puppis
w Puppis (HR 3282, HD 70555)^[2] an orange giant star
W Puppis (HD 63218, HIP 37893, AAVSO 0742-41), a Mira variable star ^[3]

References

↑ "* W Pup -- High Proper Motion Star". SIMBAD.
↑ "* w Pup -- Star". SIMBAD.
↑ "V* W Pup -- Mira Variable". SIMBAD.

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[1] "* W Pup -- High Proper Motion Star". SIMBAD.

[2] "* w Pup -- Star". SIMBAD.

[3] "V* W Pup -- Mira Variable". SIMBAD.

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