HD 75063

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HD 75063
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Vela
Right ascension 08h 46m 01.7s
Declination −46° 02' 30"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.87
Absolute magnitude (V) -4.54
Distance 1550 ± 400 ly
(480 ± 120 pc)
Spectral type A1III
Other designations
HR 3487, HD 75063, CD-45°4517, HIP 43023, SAO 220422, GC 12109

HD 75063 (a Vel / a Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 75063 is a white A-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.87. It is approximately 1500 light years from Earth.

The star should not be confused with A Velorum.