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Kappa Velorum (Markeb)

Kappa Velorum (κ Vel), also known as Markeb, is a spectral class B2IV star of magnitude 2.47 located in the constellation Vela. κ Vel is one of the brighter stars in Vela and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Kappa Velorum
      1. Short name:
      2. κ Vel
      1. Common name:
      2. Markeb
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B2IV
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.47
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 09h 22m 06.83s
      1. Declination:
      2. -55° 00' 38.5"