HD 78004

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HD 78004
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Vela
Right ascension 09h 04m 09.3s
Declination −47° 05' 52"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.75
Absolute magnitude (V) -1.14
Distance 309 ± 16 ly
(95 ± 5 pc)
Spectral type K2III
Other designations
HR 3614, HD 78004, CD-46°4883, FK5 342, HIP 44511, SAO 220803, GC 12545

HD 78004 (c Vel / c Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 78004 is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.75. It is approximately 309 light years from Earth.

The star should not be confused with C Velorum.