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HD 68478
B3IVVela
HD 68478 is a B3IV-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,754 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.46, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 40016.
Common NameHD 68478
HIP Catalog IDHIP 40016
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension8h 10m 20.6s
Declination-49° 14' 14"
Distance1,754 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.46
Absolute Magnitude-2.19
Color Index (B-V)-0.14
Spectral ClassB3IV
Variable StarNo