ψ Velorum (psi Velorum)
ψ Velorum is a variable and double sub-giant star of spectral class F3 in the constellation of Vela.
ψ Velorum visual magnitude is 3.6. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ 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 ψ Velorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ Velorum is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ψ Velorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Velorum is distant 60.49 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ Velorum (psi Velorum) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK