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Tau Cen
A2VTau Cen · Centaurus
Tau Cen is a A2V-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 131 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.85, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 61622.
Common NameTau Cen
Bayer DesignationTau Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 61622
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension12h 37m 42.2s
Declination-48° 32' 29"
Distance131 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.85
Absolute Magnitude+0.83
Color Index (B-V)0.05
Spectral ClassA2V
Variable StarNo