Gamma Volantis

γ Volantis
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Volans
Right ascension	07^h 08^m 44.9^s
Declination	−70° 29′ 56″
Apparent magnitude (V)	3.78 + 5.68
Distance	142 ± 4 ly (43 ± 1 pc)
Spectral type	K0III+F2V
Other designations
HR 2736 + HR 2735, HD 55865 + HD 55864, CP−70 600, FK5 1189, HIP 34481 + HIP 34473, SAO 256374 + SAO 256373, GC 9514 + GC 9513, CCDM 07087-7030

Gamma Volantis (γ Vol, γ Volantis) is a binary star in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 142 light years from Earth.

The primary component, designated γ² Volantis, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.78. Its companion, γ¹ Volantis, is a yellow-white F-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.68. The two stars are 14.1 arcseconds apart in the sky.

Stars of Volans

Bayer	α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ

HR	2505 2531 2536 2662 2712 2888 2979 3036 3038 3081 3171 3280 3346 3370 3417 3491 3495 3537 3544 3610

HD	59640 76700

Other	EXO 0748-676 L 97-12

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