HD 111968

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HD 111968, also known by the Bayer designation n Centauri (n Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.

n Centauri
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation 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
Distance155.1 ly
(47.6 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)+0.86
Other designations
HR 4889, HD 111968, Gl 488.1, CD−39°7893, FK5 482, HIP 62896, SAO 203907, GC 17489
Database references
SIMBADdata

n Centauri is a white A-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.25. It is approximately 155.1 light years from Earth.