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3 Cen
B53 Cen · Centaurus
3 Cen is a B5-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 344 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.32, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 67669.
Common Name3 Cen
Bayer Designation3 Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 67669
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 51m 49.6s
Declination-32° 59' 39"
Distance344 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.32
Absolute Magnitude-0.79
Color Index (B-V)-0.15
Spectral ClassB5
Variable StarNo