Kappa Velorum [SEP] constellation
Kappa Velorum
Kappa Velorum (κ Velorum, abbreviated Kappa Vel, κ Vel; formally named Markeb ) is a binary star system in the southern constellation of Vela. The two components are designated Kappa Velorum A and B.
From parallax measurements, this system is located at a distance of roughly from the Sun. The apparent visual magnitude is 2.48, making it readily visible to the naked eye in the southern hemisphere. It forms part of an asterism known as the False Cross along with Delta Velorum, Iota Carinae and Epsilon
Epsilon Carinae
Epsilon Carinae (ε Carinae, abbreviated Epsilon Car, ε Car), officially named Avior , is a binary star in the southern constellation of Carina. At apparent magnitude +1.86 it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, but is not visible from the northern hemisphere. The False Cross is an asterism formed of Delta Velorum, Kappa Velorum, Iota Carinae and ε Carinae. It is so called because it is sometimes mistaken for the Southern Cross, causing errors in astronavigation.
Epsilon Carinae is