Alsephina - δ Velorum (delta Velorum)
Alsephina, also designated as δ Velorum (delta Velorum), is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A1 in the constellation of Vela.
Alsephina visual magnitude is 1.96, making it the 44th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Alsephina is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Alsephina - δ Velorum (delta Velorum).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Alsephina is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Alsephina is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Alsephina double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Alsephina is distant 79.71 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 2 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Alsephina - δ Velorum (delta Velorum) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK