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Proper Name	The pair k¹ and k² Puppis are sometimes given the name 'Markeb' or 'Markab'
Bayer Designation	k² Puppis
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	2949
HD	61556
Constellation	Puppis
Right Ascension	7h 38m 50s
Declination	-26° 48' 14"
Distance	393 light years 120 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +4.65 Absolute: -0.75
Spectral Class	B5IVn blue subgiant
Optimum Visibility	January / February

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