C² Centauri

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see C Centauri.
C2 Centauri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Centaurus
Right ascension 11h35m55.6s
Declination −47°38′30″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.26
Characteristics
Spectral type A7m
U-B color index +0.12
B-V color index +0.25
Variable type none
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv) +5 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: 33.95 mas/yr
Dec.: −50.42 mas/yr
Parallax (π) 17.24 ± 0.70 mas
Distance 189.2 ly (58. pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV) +1.44
Other designations
HR 4466, HD 100825, CD−46°7205, FK5 435, HIP 56573, SAO 222895, GC 15901
Database references
SIMBAD data

C2 Centauri (C2 Cen) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. It is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.26 and is approximately 189.2 light years from Earth.