Xi¹ Centauri
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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Xi Centauri.
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 13h03m33.2s |
| Declination | −49°31′38″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.83 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | A0V |
| U-B color index | +0.03 |
| B-V color index | +0.02 |
| Variable type | none |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | +0 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −46.58 mas/yr Dec.: −11.24 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 14.97 ± 0.68 mas |
| Distance | 217.9 ly (66.8 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.71 |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
Xi1 Centauri (ξ1 Cen / ξ1 Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. ξ1 Centauri is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.83. It is approximately 217.9 light years from Earth.
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