HD 111968
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 12h53m26.2s |
| Declination | −40°10′44″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.25 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | A7III |
| U-B color index | +0.12 |
| B-V color index | +0.21 |
| Variable type | none |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | −3 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: 69.64 mas/yr Dec.: −21.83 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 21.03 ± 0.78 mas |
| Distance | 155.1 ly (47.6 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.86 |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
HD 111968, also known by the Bayer designation n Centauri (n Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.
n Centauri is a white A-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.25. It is approximately 155.1 light years from Earth.
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