V Centauri
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 14h 32m 33.08305s[1] |
| Declination | −56° 53′ 15.7784″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.72[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | Classical Cepheid[1] |
| B−V color index | 0.87[1] |
| Variable type | Classical Cepheid[1] |
| Astrometry | |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −7.14[1] mas/yr Dec.: −7.48[1] mas/yr |
| Details | |
| Other designations | |
V Centauri, V And, CD-56 5479, GSC 08687-01581, HD 127297, HIP 71116, HR 5421, 2MASS J14323308-5653157, SAO 241777[1] | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
V Centauri (V Cen) is a Classical Cepheid variable, a type of variable star, in the constellation Centaurus. Its apparent magnitude is 6.72.
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