a Velorum (HIP 43023), a white bright giant star in Stars

a Velorum (HIP 43023) is a white bright giant star (A1II) in Stars, 1,839 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.87.

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a Velorum (HIP 43023)

a Velorum is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,839 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.87. Galactic velocity: 42.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,821 24,410 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 46m, Dec -46° 2.5'

Spectral type: A1II

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