[vsnet-chat 3731] delta Vel's delta vel....

[crawl@zoom.co.uk]

The 5th edition of the Bright Star Catalogue [Hoffleit et al] states that
there are two values listed for the radail velocity of delta Velorum: 0
km/s and +80 km/s.

However, radial velocity catalogues such as the WEB compilation list a
value of around +2 km/s for this system, and a couple of values of that
nature are found via SIMBAD too [WEB and SIMBAD are probably both quoting
Wilson's original 1953 catalogue in part].

Does anyone have any idea of how to track down the provenance/source of
this 80 km/s value?

A reference would be appreciated, but it is the time of the observation
that is the primary datum of interest.

Thanks for your time

John

J Greaves
UK

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