| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 13h24m00.5s |
| Declination | −64°32′09″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.52 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | G6II |
| U−B color index | +0.47 |
| B−V color index | +0.85 |
| Variable type | none |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | +12 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: 29.10 mas/yr Dec.: −20.96 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 12.69 ± 0.52 mas |
| Distance | 257 ly (78.8 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.04 |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
HD 116243, also known by the Bayer designation m Centauri (m Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.
m Centauri is a yellow G-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.52. It is approximately 257 light years from Earth.
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