π Centauri (pi Centauri)
π Centauri is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B5 in the constellation of Centaurus.
π Centauri visual magnitude is 3.89. Because of its moderate brightness, π 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
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Finder chart for π Centauri (pi Centauri).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
π 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 π Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Centauri is distant 321.18 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
π Centauri (pi Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK