Upsilon² Centauri

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Upsilon Centauri.
υ2 Centauri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Centaurus
Right ascension 14h01m43.4s
Declination −45°36′13″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.34
Characteristics
Spectral type F6II
U-B color index +0.27
B-V color index +0.60
Variable type none
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv) −1 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: 3.89 mas/yr
Dec.: −20.94 mas/yr
Parallax (π) 7.28 ± 0.80 mas
Distance 420 ly (137 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV) −1.34
Other designations
HR 5260, HD 122223, CD−44°9040, HIP 68523, SAO 224621, GC 18939
Database references
SIMBAD data

Upsilon2 Centauri2 Cen / υ2 Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. υ2 Centauri is a yellow-white F-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.34. It is approximately 420 light years from Earth.