φ Velorum (phi Velorum)
φ Velorum is a double supergiant star of spectral class B5 in the constellation of Vela.
φ Velorum visual magnitude is 3.54. Because of its moderate brightness, φ Velorum is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Velorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
φ Velorum is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the φ Velorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Velorum is distant 1,928.99 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 14 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Velorum (phi Velorum) is currently not visible from Eppenschlag, Germany