ψ Centauri (psi Centauri)
ψ Centauri is a double hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Centaurus.
ψ Centauri visual magnitude is 4.05. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ 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 ψ Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ 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 ψ Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Centauri is distant 247.16 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 5 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ψ Centauri (psi Centauri) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):