HD 74272

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HD 74272
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
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

HD 74272 (n Vel / n Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 74272 is a white A-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 1900 light years from Earth.

The star should not be confused with N Velorum.