Gamma Volantis
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Volans |
| Right ascension | 07h 08m 44.9s |
| Declination | −70° 29′ 56″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.78 + 5.68 |
| Distance | 142 ± 4 ly (43 ± 1 pc) |
| Spectral type | K0III+F2V |
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Gamma Volantis (γ Vol, γ Volantis) is a binary star in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 142 light years from Earth.
The primary component, designated γ² Volantis, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.78. Its companion, γ¹ Volantis, is a yellow-white F-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.68. The two stars are 14.1 arcseconds apart in the sky.
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