P Velorum

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p Velorum A/B/C
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 10h 37m 18.1s
Declination −48° 13′ 33″
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.84 (combined)
Distance 86.5 ± 1.2 ly
(26.5 ± 0.4 pc)
Spectral type F3IV/F0V/A6V
Other designations
HR 4167, HD 92139, CD-47°6042A, HIP 51986, SAO 222199, GC 14614, CCDM 10373-4814

p Velorum (p Vel) is a triple star system in the constellation Vela. It is approximately 86.5 light years from Earth.

The primary component, p Velorum A, is a yellow-white F-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +4.5. It is a spectroscopic binary whose components have an orbital period of 10.21 days. The companion star, p Velorum B, is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.1. It is located 0.3 arcseconds from the primary and has an orbital period of 16.3 years. The system has a combined apparent magnitude of +3.84.


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