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Phi Vel

HIP 48774; Phi Vel Star Vela (Vel) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.54
Spectral Type B6II
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.08)
Distance 1,586 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 56m 51.8s
Dec -54° 34' 04.0"
Constellation Vela (Vel)
HR 3940
HIP 48774
Bayer Phi

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Companion K0III, optical.
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