Alsephina

Delta Velorum

Vela

1.96
Apparent Mag
80.6
Distance (ly)
A1V
Spectral Type
9,440
Temperature (K)

Alsephina is the brightest star in Vela and an eclipsing binary system. It was once part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis before it was broken up.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude1.96
Absolute Magnitude-0.01
Distance80.6 light-years
Spectral TypeA1V
Temperature9,440 K
Luminosity69 L☉
Radius2.5 R☉
Mass2.43 M☉
Right Ascension08h 44m 42.2s
Declination-54° 42′ 31.8″
ConstellationVela

Notable Facts

  • Alsephina is an eclipsing binary with a period of 45.15 days
  • It was once part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis
  • The system contains at least four stars

More Stars in Vela

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