ν Centauri (nu Centauri)
ν Centauri is a variable sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Centaurus.
ν Centauri visual magnitude is 3.41. Because of its moderate brightness, ν 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ν Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ν Centauri is distant 474.53 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ν Centauri (nu Centauri) rise, transit and set times from Toyama-shi, Japan are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Tokyo):