HD 111968, also known by the Bayer designation n Centauri (n Cen), is a star in the constellation Centaurus.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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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 |
Distance | 155.1 ly (47.6 pc) |
Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.86 |
Other designations | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
n Centauri is a white A-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.25. It is approximately 155.1 light years from Earth.