⭐ Hadar (star)

Hadar (beta Cen) is a B1III star at 392.0 light-years, magnitude 0.61, in the Centaur constellation.

HIP 68702 mag 0.61 B1III

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 68702
Bayer designation:beta Cen
Constellation:Centaur (Cen)
Right Ascension (RA):210.955856° (14:03:49)
Declination (Dec):-60.373035°
Visual magnitude:0.61
Spectral type:B1III
Distance:392.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:48): altitude 19.5°, azimuth 211.6°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 17.3°, azimuth 211.0°.

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