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What stars are in the constellation vela?

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Vela is a constellation in the southern sky. It's Latin for the sails of a ship.

It's main stars are

γ² Vel or Regor, Suhail, Suhail al Muhlif, Muliphein
δ Vel or Koo She
λ Vel or Suhail, Suhail al Muhlif, Al Suhail, Alsuhail, Suhail Alwazn, Muliphein
κ Vel or Markab
μ Vel or Peregrini, Alherem, Al Haram
N Vel or Marut
φ Vel or Tseen Ke
ο Vel or Xestus

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