| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Volans |
| Right ascension | 08h 07m 55.8s |
| Declination | -68° 37′ 02″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.35 |
| Distance | 642 ± 71 ly (197 ± 22 pc) |
| Spectral type | B6IV |
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Epsilon Volantis (ε Vol, ε Volantis) is a triple star system in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 642 light years from Earth.
The primary component, Epsilon Volantis A, is a spectroscopic binary. It is classified a blue-white B-type subgiant and has an apparent magnitude of +4.35. The binary system has an orbital period of 14.17 days. The binary's companion, Epsilon Volantis B, is 6.05 arcseconds away and has an apparent magnitude of +8.1.
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