κ Centauri (kappa Centauri)
κ Centauri is a variable and double sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Centaurus.
κ Centauri visual magnitude is 3.13. Because of its moderate brightness, κ Centauri is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for κ Centauri (kappa Centauri).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ 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 κ Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Centauri is distant 538.84 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ Centauri (kappa Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK