HD 82668
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Vela |
| Right ascension | 09h 31m 13.3s |
| Declination | −57° 02' 04" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.16 |
| Distance | 238 ± 9 ly (73 ± 3 pc) |
| Spectral type | K5III |
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HD 82668 (N Vel / N Velorum) is a star on the border between the constellations Carina and Vela. The star also has the traditional name Marut, which is a Sanskrit name for one of the Hindu gods of the wind.
HD 82668 is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.16. It is approximately 238 light years from Earth.
The star should not be confused with n Velorum.
[edit] Etymology
मरुत Marut, the Hindu god Vayu, god of air and wind
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