C³ 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 | 11h37m33.9s |
| Declination | −47°44′50″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.46 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | K2III |
| U-B color index | +1.30 |
| B-V color index | +1.24 |
| Variable type | none |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | −1 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −68.58 mas/yr Dec.: 28.07 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 8.98 ± 0.81 mas |
| Distance | 363 ly (111 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.23 |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
C3 Centauri (C3 Cen) is a star in the constellation Centaurus.
C3 Centauri is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.46. It is approximately 363 light years from Earth.
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