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Rho Cen
B3VRho Cen · Centaurus
Rho Cen is a B3V-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 379 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.97, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 59449.
Common NameRho Cen
Bayer DesignationRho Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 59449
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension12h 11m 39.1s
Declination-52° 22' 6"
Distance379 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.97
Absolute Magnitude-1.35
Color Index (B-V)-0.16
Spectral ClassB3V
Variable StarNo