Omicron Velorum
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Vela |
| Right ascension | 08h 40m 17.6s |
| Declination | −52° 55' 19" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.60 |
| Distance | 495 ± 38 ly (152 ± 12 pc) |
| Spectral type | B3IV |
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Omicron Velorum (ο Vel / ο Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela. It has the proper name Xestus (Greek Ξηστως Xestos), which was the name of the god of sea currents and ocean currents who helped to guide the Argo on its journey.
Omicron Velorum is a blue-white B-type subgiant with a mean apparent magnitude of +3.60. It is approximately 495 light years from Earth. It is a variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.55 to +3.67 with a period of 2.78 days.
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