M Centauri
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For m Centauri, see HD 116243.
Observation data Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Centaurus |
Right ascension | 13h46m39.3s |
Declination | −51°25′58″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.64 |
Characteristics | |
Spectral type | G8-K0III |
U-B color index | +0.72 |
B-V color index | +0.96 |
Variable type | none |
Astrometry | |
Radial velocity (Rv) | −6 km/s |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: 10.33 mas/yr Dec.: −27.98 mas/yr |
Parallax (π) | 12.68 ± 0.87 mas |
Distance | 257 ± 18 ly (78.9 ± 5.4 pc) |
Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.16 |
Other designations | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
M Centauri (M Cen) is a binary star in the constellation Centaurus. It is approximately 257 light years from Earth.
M Centauri is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.64. It is a spectroscopic binary with an orbital period of 437 days.