Kappa Velorum

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Kappa Velorum (κ Velorum, abbreviated Kappa Vel or κ Vel; proper name Markeb ) is star system in the southern constellation of Vela. It is binary star consisting of two components, designated A and B; κ Vel A is by far the brighter of the two, so dominates the combined light.

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