Drag to interact
Visibility Check
Analyze real-time astronomical and meteorological data for Xi 2Cen.
Xi 2Cen
B1.5VXi 2Cen · Centaurus
Xi 2Cen is a B1.5V-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 467 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.27, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 64004.
Common NameXi 2Cen
Bayer DesignationXi 2Cen
HIP Catalog IDHIP 64004
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 6m 54.6s
Declination-49° 54' 22"
Distance467 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.27
Absolute Magnitude-1.51
Color Index (B-V)-0.18
Spectral ClassB1.5V
Variable StarNo