Alsuhail

Lambda Velorum

Vela

2.21
Apparent Mag
573
Distance (ly)
K4Ib-II
Spectral Type
3,900
Temperature (K)

Alsuhail is an alternate name for Suhail (Lambda Velorum), an orange supergiant in Vela.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.21
Absolute Magnitude-3.99
Distance573 light-years
Spectral TypeK4Ib-II
Temperature3,900 K
Luminosity11,000 L☉
Radius207 R☉
Mass9.2 M☉
Right Ascension09h 07m 59.8s
Declination-43° 25′ 57.3″
ConstellationVela

Notable Facts

  • Alsuhail is an alternate name for Lambda Velorum
  • It is one of the brightest stars in Vela
  • The star was part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis

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