γ²-Vel (Star)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , γ²-Vel is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 1° above the horizon.

Name γ²-Vel
Object type Star
Other names
γ²-Vel
Gamma2 Velorum
HR 3207[1]
HD 68273
HIP 39953[5]
TYC 8140-6533-1[4]
Position
Right ascension:08h09m31s [3]
Declination:−47°20'11" [3]
Constellation:Vela
Magnitude:
Variable
1.82 (V) [3]
1.63 (BT) [2]
1.79 (VT) [2]
Distance:342.5 parsec
1116.4 lightyrs [5]
B-V Color (mag):-0.15
Proper motion (speed):12.1 mas/yr[5]
Proper motion (pos ang):329.8°
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-5.85

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