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Old 11-12-2022, 01:25 PM
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Just so there is no confusion ...

x Velorum and X Velorum are two different stars:
x Velorum or HIP 52154 is the double star.
X Velorum or HIP 48662 is a carbon star. Capitals (here X) usually reserved for variable stars.
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