Delta Velorum (HIP 42913), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Delta Velorum (HIP 42913) is a white main-sequence star (A1Va(n)) in Stars, 80 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.93.

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Delta Velorum (HIP 42913)

Delta Velorum is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 80 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.93. Galactic velocity: 12.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,007 33,565 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 44m, Dec -54° 42.5'

Spectral type: A1Va(n)

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