γ² Vel Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is γ² Vel right now?
γ² Vel is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
γ² Vel visibility on 2026-10-26
γ² Vel Visible from early morning until sunrise
γ² Vel rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -42° |
| γ² Vel rise | 00:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 38° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 40° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 41° |
| γ² Vel transit | 06:52 | 41° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 41° |
| γ² Vel set | 12:46 |
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Star system description: γ² Vel
A double or multiple star system in Vela.
Pair BC (60.9″; magnitudes 4.14 and 7.26) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: γ² Vel
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 08095-4720 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | γ² Vel |
| Constellation | Vela |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 08h 09m 31s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -47° 20' 11s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 1.79 |
| Secondary magnitude | 4.14 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 41.2″ |
| Position angle | 221° |
| Discovery year | 1826 |
| Last observed | 2017 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | WC8+O7.5e |
| Number of observations | 41 |
7 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of γ² Vel
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1.79 | 4.14 | 41.2″ | 221° | 2017 |
| Aa,Ab | 2.50 | 3.00 | — | — | 2024 |
| AC | 1.79 | 7.26 | 62.4″ | 152° | 2015 |
| AD | 1.79 | 9.25 | 93.9″ | 142° | 2000 |
| Ba,Bb | 4.40 | 5.90 | — | — | 2009 |
| BC (binoculars) | 4.14 | 7.26 | 60.9″ | 113° | 2015 |
| BD | 4.14 | 9.40 | 94.4″ | 117° | 2015 |
| CD | 7.26 | 9.25 | 33.9″ | 123° | 2015 |
| DE | 9.40 | 12.80 | 1.6″ | 147° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for γ² Vel
γ² Vel Passage Through Night
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Current position of γ² Vel
| Time | 01:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Azimuth | 137° |
Here you can see the current position of γ² Vel on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is γ² Vel Visible Throughout the Year?
γ² Vel will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 00:55 |
| Set | 12:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 06:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 09m 31s", Dec: -47° 20' 11s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of γ² Vel, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when γ² Vel is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when γ² Vel is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of γ² Vel
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 09m 32s |
| Declination | -47° 20′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 1.2° |
| Azimuth | 137.4° |