Gamma-2 Velorum (HIP 39953), a Wolf-Rayet star star in Stars

Gamma-2 Velorum (HIP 39953) is a Wolf-Rayet star star (WC 8) in Stars, 1,257 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.75.

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Gamma-2 Velorum (HIP 39953)

Gamma-2 Velorum is a Wolf-Rayet star star in the constellation Stars. At 1,257 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.75. Galactic velocity: 26.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,315 26,083 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 9m, Dec -47° 20.2'

Spectral type: WC 8

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