Delta Volantis

δ Volantis


Location of δ Volantis.

Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Volans
Right ascension 07h 16m 49.8s
Declination −67° 57 26
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.97
Distance660 ± 61 ly
(202 ± 19 pc)
Spectral typeF6II
Other designations
HR 2803, HD 57623,
CP67 730, FK5 281,
HIP 35228, SAO 249809,
GC 9747

Delta Volantis (δ Vol, δ Volantis) is a star in the constellation Volans.

Delta Volantis is a yellow-white F-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.97. It is approximately 660 light years from Earth.

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