Phi Velorum
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| Observation data Equinox J2000 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Right ascension | 09h 56m 51.8s |
| Declination | -54° 34′ 04″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.52 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | B5 Ib |
| U-B color index | -0.62 |
| B-V color index | -0.08 |
| Variable type | ? |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | 14 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: -13.13 mas/yr Dec.: 2.83 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 1.69 ± 0.50 mas |
| Distance | approx. 1900 ly (approx. 600 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | -5.34 |
| Other designations | |
Phi Velorum (φ Vel / φ Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela. It also has the traditional name Tseen Ke.
Phi Velorum is a blue-white B-type supergiant with an apparent magnitude of +3.52. It is approximately 1930 light years from Earth.
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