Phi Centauri

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φ Centauri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Centaurus
Right ascension 13h58m16.3s
Declination −42°06′03″
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.83
Spectral Characteristics
Spectral type B2IV
U-B color index −0.83
B-V color index −0.21
Variable type none
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv) +6 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: −23.68 mas/yr
Dec.: −19.82 mas/yr
Parallax (π) 7.01 ± 0.67 mas
Distance 465 ly (143 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV) −1.93
Other designations
HR 5248, HD 121743, CD−41°8329, HIP 68245, SAO 224577, GC 18874
Database references
SIMBAD data

Phi Centauri (φ Cen / φ Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. φ Centauri is a blue-white B-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +3.83. It is approximately 465 light years from Earth.