HIP 42291

HIP 42291 Star Vela (Vel) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.55

Spectral Type G4IV-V

Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.60)

Distance 55 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 37m 19.9s

Dec -40° 08' 51.0"

Constellation Vela (Vel)

HR 3421

HIP 42291

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