Omicron Velorum (HIP 42536), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Omicron Velorum (HIP 42536) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2.5IV) in Stars, 537 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.60.

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Omicron Velorum (HIP 42536)

Omicron Velorum is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 537 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.60. Galactic velocity: 32.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,984 25,010 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 40m, Dec -52° 55.3'

Spectral type: B2.5IV

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