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Bubup

Bubup is a star in the constellation Mensa with an apparent magnitude of 6.69. It lies about 124 light-years from Earth. It is within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.

It is best placed in the evening sky around December. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 16°N. It is circumpolar (never sets) south of latitude 16°S.

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