| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Right ascension | 08h 34m 43.60s [1] |
| Declination | -49° 56′ 39.1″ [1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.01 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | K1-2II |
| Astrometry | |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: -13.32 ± 0.18 [1] mas/yr Dec.: 18.58 ± 0.18 [1] mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 3.84 ± 0.19[1] mas |
| Distance | 850 ± 40 ly (260 ± 10 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | 2.29 |
| Details | |
| Mass | 3.3 ± 1.1 [2] M☉ |
| Other designations | |
HD 73155 (C Vel, C Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.
HD 73155 is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.01. It is approximately 850 light years from Earth.[1]
The star should not be confused with c Velorum.
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