ξ2 Centauri (xi2 Centauri)
ξ2 Centauri is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Centaurus.
ξ2 Centauri visual magnitude is 4.27. Because of its moderate brightness, ξ2 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 ξ2 Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ξ2 Centauri is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ξ2 Centauri double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ξ2 Centauri is distant 411.62 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 14 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ξ2 Centauri (xi2 Centauri) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK