ζ Centauri (zeta Centauri)
ζ Centauri is a sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Centaurus.
ζ Centauri visual magnitude is 2.55. Because of its brightness, ζ Centauri is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ Centauri is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ Centauri is distant 384.43 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ζ Centauri (zeta Centauri) rise, transit and set times from Káto Asítai, Grecia are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Athens):