b Velorum (HIP 42570), a yellow-white supergiant star in Stars

b Velorum (HIP 42570) is a yellow-white supergiant star (F0Ia) in Stars at magnitude 3.77.

Ashland Astronomy Studio October 3, 2026 Star

b Velorum (HIP 42570)

b Velorum is a yellow-white supergiant star in the constellation Stars. It shines at magnitude 3.77.

Sky position: RA 8h 40m, Dec -46° 38.9'

Spectral type: F0Ia

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