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HD 72787
B2/B3VVela
HD 72787 is a B2/B3V-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,531 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.48, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 41970.
Common NameHD 72787
HIP Catalog IDHIP 41970
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension8h 33m 19.9s
Declination-38° 22' 14"
Distance1,531 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.48
Absolute Magnitude-1.88
Color Index (B-V)-0.15
Spectral ClassB2/B3V
Variable StarNo