2.69
Apparent Mag117
Distance (ly)G5III
Spectral Type5,250
Temperature (K)Mu Velorum is a yellow giant in Vela and a spectroscopic binary system.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.69
Absolute Magnitude-0.06
Distance117 light-years
Spectral TypeG5III
Temperature5,250 K
Luminosity107 L☉
Radius13 R☉
Mass2.7 M☉
Right Ascension10h 46m 46.2s
Declination-49° 25′ 12.8″
ConstellationVela
Notable Facts
- Mu Velorum is a spectroscopic binary
- Both components are G-type stars
- The star was part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis