Lambda Velorum

Summary

Lambda Velorum is a K-type supergiant star^[1]. It draws 29 Wikipedia views per month (k_type_supergiant_star category, ranking #1 of 1).^[2]

Key Facts

• Lambda Velorum's instance of is recorded as K-type supergiant star^[3].
• Lambda Velorum's instance of is recorded as navigational star^[4].
• Lambda Velorum's instance of is recorded as red supergiant^[5].
• Lambda Velorum's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source^[6].
• Lambda Velorum's instance of is recorded as ultraviolet source^[7].
• Lambda Velorum's constellation is recorded as Vela^[8].
• Lambda Velorum's spectral class is recorded as K4Ib^[9].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J09075977-4325571^[10].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as GSC 07689-02617^[11].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as HD 78647^[12].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as HIP 44816^[13].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as HR 3634^[14].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as SAO 220878^[15].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as λ Vel^[16].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as CCDM J09080-4326A^[17].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as CPC 0 7024^[18].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as CSV 6689^[19].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as FK5 345^[20].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as GC 12623^[21].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 5989^[22].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as HIC 44816^[23].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as IDS 09043-4302 A^[24].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as JP11 1770^[25].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as N30 2164^[26].
• Lambda Velorum's catalog code is recorded as PLX 2187^[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include K-type supergiant star^[3], navigational star^[4], red supergiant^[5], near-infrared source^[6], and ultraviolet source^[7].

History and Context

Catalog codes include 2MASS J09075977-4325571^[10], GSC 07689-02617^[11], HD 78647^[12], HIP 44816^[13], HR 3634^[14], and SAO 220878^[15].

Why It Matters

Lambda Velorum draws 29 Wikipedia views per month (k_type_supergiant_star category, ranking #1 of 1).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]