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Kappa Velorum (κ Vel κ Velorum) is a binary star system in the southern constellation of Vela. It has the traditional name Markab from the Arabic مركب markab meaning something to ride. It is often spelled Markeb to distinguish it from similarly named stars such as Alpha Pegasi. From parallax measurements this system is located at a distance of roughly 572 light-years (175 parsecs) from the Earth.
