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Chi Cen
B2VChi Cen · Centaurus
Chi Cen is a B2V-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 510 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.36, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 68862.
Common NameChi Cen
Bayer DesignationChi Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 68862
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension14h 6m 2.8s
Declination-41° 10' 47"
Distance510 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.36
Absolute Magnitude-1.61
Color Index (B-V)-0.20
Spectral ClassB2V
Variable StarNo