κ2 Volantis (kappa2 Volantis)

κ2 Volantis is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Volans.

κ2 Volantis visual magnitude is 5.65. Because of its faintness, κ2 Volantis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ2 Volantis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

κ2 Volantis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ2 Volantis double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

κ2 Volantis is distant 395.15 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

κ2 Volantis (kappa2 Volantis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK