L2 Puppis
Star
L₂ Puppis is a giant star in the constellation of Puppis and is located between the bright stars Canopus and Sirius. It is a semi-regular pulsating star.
The designation L₂ has a tangled history. Wikipedia
Magnitude: 5.1
Constellation: Puppis
Mass: 0.659±0.043 M☉
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.10; 2.6–6 (GCVS); 6–8 (1995 –)
B−V color index: +1.56
SIMBAD: data
U−B color index: +1.24