Theta Volantis

θ Volantis


Location of θ Volantis.

Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Volans
Right ascension 08h 39m 05.2s
Declination −70° 23 13
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.19
Distance239 ± 9 ly
(73 ± 3 pc)
Spectral typeA0V
Other designations
HR 3460, HD 74405, CP-69 946, FK5 2683, HIP 42425, SAO 256535, GC 11947, CCDM 08391-7023

Theta Volantis (θ Vol, θ Volantis) is a star in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 239 light years from Earth.

Theta Volantis is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.19.


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