Zeta Volantis
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 Location of ζ Volantis. | |
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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| Constellation | Volans |
| Right ascension | 07h 41m 49.2s |
| Declination | −72° 36′ 22″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.93 |
| Distance | 134 ± 3 ly (41 ± 1 pc) |
| Spectral type | K0III |
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Zeta Volantis (ζ Vol, ζ Volantis) is a binary star in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 134 light years from Earth.
The primary component, ζ Volantis A, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.93. Its companion, the 10th magnitude ζ Volantis B, lies 16.7 arcseconds away.
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