Regor


Regor (γ Velorum) is a double star system in the constellation Vela in the southern sky. The star can already be separated into the components γ1 Velorum (also γ Velorum B) and γ2 Velorum (also γ Velorum A) in binoculars.

Regor (γ Velorum) is about 1000 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 1.8 mag.

Regor
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 08h 09m 31.95s
Declination –47° 20′ 11.71″
Apparent magnitude 1.8 mag
Distance approx. 1000 ly
Bayer designation γ Velorum
Bright Star Catalogue HR 3206
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 39953
SAO Catalogue SAO 219501
Position of Regor (γ Velorum) in the constellation Vela. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope