μ Velorum (mu Velorum)
μ Velorum is a double giant star of spectral class G5 in the constellation of Vela.
μ Velorum visual magnitude is 2.69. Because of its brightness, μ Velorum 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where μ Velorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
μ Velorum 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 μ Velorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
μ Velorum is distant 115.68 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
μ Velorum (mu Velorum) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK