HD 116243
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Centaurus |
Right ascension | 13h24m00.5s |
Declination | −64°32′09″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.52 |
Spectral Characteristics | |
Spectral type | G6II |
U-B color index | +0.47 |
B-V color index | +0.85 |
Variable type | none |
Astrometry | |
Radial velocity (Rv) | +12 km/s |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: 29.10 mas/yr Dec.: −20.96 mas/yr |
Parallax (π) | 12.69 ± 0.52 mas |
Distance | 257 ly (78.8 pc) |
Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.04 |
Other designations | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
HD 116243, also known by the Bayer designation m Centauri (m Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.
m Centauri is a yellow G-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.52. It is approximately 257 light years from Earth.