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Menkent
K0IIIb5The Cen · Centaurus
Menkent is a K0IIIb-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 58.82 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.06, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 68933.
Common NameMenkent
Bayer Designation5The Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 68933
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension14h 6m 41.0s
Declination-36° 22' 12"
Distance58.82 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.06
Absolute Magnitude+0.78
Color Index (B-V)1.01
Spectral ClassK0IIIb
Variable StarNo