Hadar - β Centauri (beta Centauri)
Hadar, also designated as β Centauri (beta Centauri), is a variable and double giant star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Centaurus.
Hadar visual magnitude is 0.61, making it the 11th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Hadar 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Hadar is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Hadar is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Hadar double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Hadar is distant 524.96 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Hadar - β Centauri (beta Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK