⭐ Rigil Kentaurus (star)
Rigil Kentaurus (alpha Cen) is a G2V star at 4.4 light-years, magnitude -0.01, in the Centaur constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 71683 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Cen |
| Constellation: | Centaur (Cen) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 219.902083° (14:39:36) |
| Declination (Dec): | -60.833975° |
| Visual magnitude: | -0.01 |
| Spectral type: | G2V |
| Distance: | 4.4 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 11:42): altitude -1.0°, azimuth 163.8°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -0.7°, azimuth 162.4°.