Vela
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| Name | The Sails |
|---|---|
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Pronunciation | /ˈviːlə/, genitive /vɪˈloʊrəm/ |
| Brightest star | γ Vel (1. 75m) |
| Right ascension | 9h |
| Stars | Gamma Velorum |
| Kappa Velorum | |
| Vela Pulsar | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2977262 |
About Vela
Vela is a constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for the sails of a ship, and it was originally part of a larger constellation, the ship Argo Navis, which was later divided into three parts, the others being Carina and Puppis.