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2 Cen
M5III2 Cen · Centaurus
2 Cen is a M5III-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 183 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.19, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 67457.
Common Name2 Cen
Bayer Designation2 Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 67457
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 49m 26.7s
Declination-34° 27' 3"
Distance183 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.19
Absolute Magnitude+0.45
Color Index (B-V)1.52
Spectral ClassM5III
Variable StarNo