Suhail

Suhail (λ Velorum) is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Vela. With an apparent magnitude of 2.21 it is the 65th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Suhail is in the constellation Vela
Suhail (circled) in Vela, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationVela
Designationλ Velorum (Lambda Velorum), HR 3634
Apparent magnitude2.21 (65th brightest)
Spectral typeK4.5Ib-II
Colororange (B−V 1.66)
Distance—
Right ascension9 h 8.0 min
Declination−43.43°
Best monthMarch (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Suhail

Suhail is in Vela. From 40° N it is highest in the south in March evenings, about 7° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 82° in the south. Nearby bright stars: Markeb (12° away), Alsephina (12° away) and Naos (12° away).

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Other named stars in Vela

AlsephinaMarkeb

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