ψ Velorum (psi Velorum)
ψ Velorum is a variable and double sub-giant star in the constellation of Vela.
ψ Velorum visual magnitude is 3.6. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Velorum should be easily visible from locations with dark skies, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skies affected by light pollution.
The proper motion of ψ Velorum is -0.182 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and 0.073 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.
Key facts about ψ Velorum
ψ Velorum (psi Velorum) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom .
Altitude: -42.7°
Azimuth: 105.0°
Direction: East-South-East
Celestial coordinates and finder chart of ψ Velorum
ψ Velorum is situated south of the celestial equator, as such, it is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of ψ Velorum are provided in the following table:
The simplified sky map below shows the position of ψ Velorum in the sky:
Visibility of ψ Velorum from your location
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London
ψ Velorum (psi Velorum) is currently not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
Distance of ψ Velorum from the Sun and relative movement
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.
Spectral properties of ψ Velorum
ψ Velorum belongs to spectral class F3 and has a luminosity class of IV corresponding to a sub-giant star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ Velorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
ψ Velorum 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: