2.5
Apparent Mag539
Distance (ly)B2IV-V
Spectral Type22,600
Temperature (K)Kappa Velorum, also known as Markeb, is a blue star in Vela and was one of the navigational stars of Argo Navis.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.5
Absolute Magnitude-3.62
Distance539 light-years
Spectral TypeB2IV-V
Temperature22,600 K
Luminosity10,000 L☉
Radius6.9 R☉
Mass10.9 M☉
Right Ascension09h 22m 06.8s
Declination-55° 00′ 38.4″
ConstellationVela
Notable Facts
- Also known as Markeb
- It was a navigational star in the ancient Argo Navis constellation
- The star is about 10,000 times more luminous than the Sun