Phi Velorum (HIP 48774), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Phi Velorum (HIP 48774) is a blue-white bright giant star (B6II) in Stars, 1,586 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.52.

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Phi Velorum (HIP 48774)

Phi Velorum is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,586 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.52. Galactic velocity: 33.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,130 24,064 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 9h 56m, Dec -54° 34.1'

Spectral type: B6II

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