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Kappa Velorum

Star system
Kappa Velorum is a binary star system in the southern constellation of Vela. The two components are designated Kappa Velorum A and B. From parallax measurements, this system is located at a distance of roughly 572 light-years from the Sun. Wikipedia
Surface temperature: 13,200 K
Magnitude: 2.48
Constellation: Vela
Mass: 10 - 11 M
Parallax (π): 5.70 ± 0.30 mas
Period (P): 116.65 days
Semi-amplitude (K1) (primary): 46.5 km/s