HD 73155

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HD 73155
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 08h 34m 43.6s
Declination −49° 56' 39"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.01
Absolute magnitude (V) +2.29
Distance 877 ± 113 ly
(269 ± 35 pc)
Spectral type K1-2II
Other designations
HR 3407, HD 73155, CD-49°3646, FK5 2674, HIP 42088, SAO 220138, GC 11783

HD 73155 (C Vel / C Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 73155 is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.01. It is approximately 877 light years from Earth.

The star should not be confused with c Velorum.