ε Centauri (epsilon Centauri)
ε Centauri is a variable and double giant star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Centaurus.
ε Centauri visual magnitude is 2.3. Because of its brightness, ε Centauri is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ε Centauri (epsilon Centauri).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ε Centauri is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ε Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ε Centauri is distant 375.58 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ε Centauri (epsilon Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK