Iota Volantis

ι Volantis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Volans
Right ascension 06h 51m 27.0s
Declination 70° 57' 48"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.41
Distance558 ± 43 ly
(171 ± 13 pc)
Spectral typeB7IV
Other designations
HR 2602, HD 51557, CP-70°572, FK5 267, HIP 32912, SAO 256344.

Iota Volantis (ι Vol, ι Volantis) is a star in the constellation Volans.

Iota Volantis is a blue-white B-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.41. It is approximately 558 light years from Earth.

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