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HD 72798
B5IIIVela
HD 72798 is a B5III-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,896 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.36, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 41941.
Common NameHD 72798
HIP Catalog IDHIP 41941
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension8h 33m 1.9s
Declination-45° 45' 10"
Distance1,896 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.36
Absolute Magnitude-2.46
Color Index (B-V)-0.12
Spectral ClassB5III
Variable StarNo