λ Centauri (lambda Centauri)
λ Centauri is a double giant star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Centaurus.
λ Centauri visual magnitude is 3.13. Because of its moderate brightness, λ 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
λ 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 λ Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Centauri is distant 409.55 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 1 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
λ Centauri (lambda Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK