HD 111915

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e Centauri

Observation data Epoch J2000.0
Constellation (pronunciation)	Centaurus
Right ascension	12h53m06.9s
Declination	−48°56′36″
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.33
Characteristics
Spectral type	K3-4III
U-B color index	+1.58
B-V color index	+1.37
Variable type	none
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)	−2 km/s
Proper motion (μ)	RA: −79.18 mas/yr Dec.: −25.34 mas/yr
Parallax (π)	10.77 ± 0.64 mas
Distance	303 ly (92.9 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)	−0.50
Other designations
HR 4888, HD 111915, CD−48°7753, FK5 3024, HIP 62867, SAO 223731, GC 17473
Database references
SIMBAD	data

HD 111915, also known by the Bayer designation e Centauri (e Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.

e Centauri is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.33. It is approximately 303 light years from Earth.