⭐ Rigil Kentaurus (star)

Rigil Kentaurus (alpha Cen) is a G2V star at 4.4 light-years, magnitude -0.01, in the Centaur constellation.

HIP 71683 mag -0.01 G2V

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 (2026-04-29 05:48): altitude 23.9°, azimuth 211.9°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 21.7°, azimuth 211.6°.

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