Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Vela |
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Abbreviation | Vel |
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Genitive | Velorum |
Pronunciation | /ˈviːlə/, genitive /vɨˈlɔərəm/ |
Symbolism | the Sails |
Right ascension | 9 h |
Declination | −50° |
Quadrant | SQ2 |
Area | 500 sq. deg. (32nd) |
Main stars | 5 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
50 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 5 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | γ Vel (1.75m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 367 (32.02 ly, 9.82 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Delta Velids Gamma Velids Puppid-velids |
Bordering constellations |
Antlia Pyxis Puppis Carina Centaurus |
Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March. |