Vela is a constellation located in the southern sky, named after the sails of a ship. It is part of the larger Argo Navis constellation, which represents the ship Argo from Greek mythology. Vela contains several notable stars, including Gamma Velorum, which is a binary star system, and Zeta Velorum, known for its brightness. The constellation is best visible during the months of March to June. It features various deep-sky objects, such as the Vela Supernova Remnant, which is the remnants of a massive star that exploded. Vela is an important area for astronomers studying stellar evolution and cosmic events.