N Velorum

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The Bayer designations N Velorum and n Velorum are distinct. Due to technical limitations, both designations link here.

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N Velorum
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 09h 31m 13.3s
Declination −57° 02' 04"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.16
Distance 238 ± 9 ly
(73 ± 3 pc)
Spectral type K5III
Other designations
HR 3803, HD 82668,
CP-56°2270, FK5 361,
HIP 46701, SAO 237067,
GC 13160

N Velorum (N Vel) is a star on the border between the constellations Carina and Vela.

N Velorum is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.16. It is approximately 238 light years from Earth.


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n Velorum
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 08h 41m 13.1s
Declination −47° 19' 01"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.74
Distance 1900 ± 500 ly
(580 ± 150 pc)
Spectral type A5II
Other designations
HR 3452, HD 74272,
CD-46°4448, HIP 42624,
SAO 220284, GC 11966

n Velorum (n Vel) is a star in the constellation Vela.

n Velorum is a white A-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 1896 light years from Earth.