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Phi Cen
B2IVPhi Cen · Centaurus
Phi Cen is a B2IV-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 525 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.83, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 68245.
Common NamePhi Cen
Bayer DesignationPhi Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 68245
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 58m 16.3s
Declination-42° 6' 3"
Distance525 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.83
Absolute Magnitude-2.21
Color Index (B-V)-0.22
Spectral ClassB2IV
Variable StarNo