HD 74272

HD 74272
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 08h 41m 13.13s [1]
Declination -47° 19′ 01.6″ [1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.74
Characteristics
Spectral type A5II
Astrometry
Proper motion (μ) RA: -9.90 ± 0.17 [1] mas/yr
Dec.: 7.49 ± 0.17 [1] mas/yr
Parallax (π) 1.28 ± 0.18[1] mas
Distance approx. 2500 ly
(approx. 800 pc)
Other designations
HIP 42624, HR 3452, SAO 220284

HD 74272 (n Vel, n Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 74272 is a white A-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 2500 light years from Earth.[1]

The star should not be confused with N Velorum.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f van Leeuwen, F. (2007). "HIP 42624". Hipparcos, the New Reduction. http://webviz.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/VizieR-5?-out.add=.&-source=I/311/hip2&recno=42493. Retrieved 2010-02-15.