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Pi Cen
B5VnPi Cen · Centaurus
Pi Cen is a B5Vn-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 358 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.90, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 55425.
Common NamePi Cen
Bayer DesignationPi Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 55425
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension11h 21m 0.4s
Declination-54° 29' 28"
Distance358 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.90
Absolute Magnitude-1.30
Color Index (B-V)-0.16
Spectral ClassB5Vn
Variable StarNo