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V572 Velorum

Coordinates: Sky map 10h 25m 13.90s, −53° 31′ 18.9″
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V572 Velorum
Approximate location of V572 Velorum (circled in red)
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Vela
Right ascension 10h 25m 13.90s[1]
Declination −53° 31′ 18.9″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.0 – 22.2[2]
Characteristics
Variable type Nova
Other designations
V572 Vel, Nova Velorum 2025, PNV J10251200-5331109[1]

V572 Velorum, also known as Nova Velorum 2025, is a bright nova in the constellation Vela discovered by John Seach, and independently by Andrew Pearce, on 25 June 2025.[1] At the time of its discovery, it had an apparent visual magnitude of 5.7, which is just visible to the naked eye.[1]

A visual band light curve for V572 Velorum, plotted from AAVSO data[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Seach, John; Pearce, Andrew (26 June 2025). "V572 VELORUM = NOVA VELORUM 2025 = PNV J10251200-5331109". Central Bureau Electronic Telegrams. 5574: 1.
  2. ^ "VSX: Detail for V0572 Vel". International Variable Star Index. AAVSO. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Download Data". aavso.org. AAVSO. Retrieved 26 June 2025.