C² Centauri
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- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see C Centauri.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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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 | |
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.