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.
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