Naos

Puppis · Pup · ζ Pup · HR 3165 · HIP 39429

Applied in recent times from the word ναῦς, Greek for the "ship", used in one Renaissance discussion as a name for the ancient constellation Argo (since divided into Puppis, Carina, and Vela).

Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 3165

HIP

39429

Bayer ID

ζ Pup

IAU adoption

2016/08/21

Name origin

Applied in recent times from the word ναῦς, Greek for the "ship", used in one Renaissance discussion as a name for the ancient constellation Argo (since divided into Puppis, Carina, and Vela).