HR5223
HR5223 is a variable and double giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Centaurus.
HR5223 visual magnitude is 6.1. Because of its faintness, HR5223 is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR5223 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR5223 is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR5223 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR5223 is distant 32,600,000.00 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 21 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's HR5223 rise, transit and set times from South Grafton, Australia are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Australia/Sydney):