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Mu Cen
B2IV-VeMu Cen · Centaurus
Mu Cen is a B2IV-Ve-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 506 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.47, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 67472.
Common NameMu Cen
Bayer DesignationMu Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 67472
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 49m 37.0s
Declination-42° 28' 25"
Distance506 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.47
Absolute Magnitude-2.48
Color Index (B-V)-0.17
Spectral ClassB2IV-Ve
Variable StarNo