Markeb

Markeb is a B-type (Blue-White) star. It carries the designation Kap Vel.

Located approximately 572.2 light-years from Earth, Markeb resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Markeb is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +2.47, Markeb is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.141.