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HD 68217
B2IV-VVela
HD 68217 is a B2IV-V-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,250 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.20, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 39961.
Common NameHD 68217
HIP Catalog IDHIP 39961
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension8h 9m 35.9s
Declination-44° 7' 22"
Distance1,250 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.20
Absolute Magnitude-2.72
Color Index (B-V)-0.17
Spectral ClassB2IV-V
Variable StarNo