HD 74272

HD 74272
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 08h 41m 13.13s [1]
Declination −47° 19 01.6 [1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.74
Characteristics
Spectral type A5II
Astrometry
Proper motion (μ) RA: -9.90 ± 0.17 [1] mas/yr
Dec.: 7.49 ± 0.17 [1] mas/yr
Parallax (π)1.28 ± 0.18[1] mas
Distanceapprox. 2,500 ly
(approx. 800 pc)
Other designations
n Velorum, n Vel, HD 74272, HIP 42624, HR 3452, SAO 220284

HD 74272 (n Vel, n Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela.

HD 74272 is a white A-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 2500 light years from Earth.[1]

The star should not be confused with N Velorum.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 van Leeuwen, F. (2007). "HIP 42624". Hipparcos, the New Reduction. Retrieved 2010-02-15.


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