Vel 136.9990° RA -43.4326°

Suhail is a star within the constellation Vel, a significant part of the constellation’s pattern. Its current magnitude is 2.23, placing it as a relatively faint celestial entity in our sky. The star, tentatively labelled Lam Vel, is located at RA 136.9990° and Dec −43.4326°. It is associated with the designation Gaia HYG-HIP-44816, HIP 44816, and HD 78647, which indicates its specific location and relationship to multiple astronomical datasets.

Suhail presents a fascinating example of stellar evolution due to its position within the Vel constellation. It belongs to a system of stars primarily known for their brightness and longevity. Given its relative proximity to the galactic centre, its apparent light curve likely exhibited considerable variations over time, representing a period within the star's life. The luminosity of this particular star is considerable, being notable for being relatively faint compared to many other stars of this magnitude within the Vel system, demonstrating a possible low metallicity.

It’s possible that the apparent magnitude and luminosity values assigned to Suhail haven't changed significantly over time, allowing for it to remain an almost static point of observation for many long-term astronomers. The observation that the star within the Vel constellation has been identified by various astronomical instruments has contributed to its lasting record across the astronomical world. It remains a stable point of interest, observable for extended periods – a testament to its relatively simple form.

How to see it

Suhail has a visual magnitude of about 2.23: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Suhail: right ascension 9h 7m 60s, declination −43° 25′ 57″ (J2000), in the region of the Vela constellation (IAU figure Vel).

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Catalog context

Suhail. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation Lam Vel, HIP 44816, HD 78647, Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-44816. In the SkyKeepsake Vela (Vel) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 HYG-HIP-44816

HIP

44816

HD

78647

gaia_dr3

HYG-HIP-44816

Bayer / Flamsteed

Lam Vel

Also known as

• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M HYG-HIP-44816
• HD 78647
• HIP 44816
• HYG-HIP-44816
• Lam Vel

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.23