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Star

Eta Centauri

Eta Centauri (η Cen) is a spectral class B1Vn + A star of magnitude 2.33 located in the constellation Centaurus. η Cen is one of the brighter stars in Centaurus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Eta Centauri
      1. Short name:
      2. η Cen
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B1Vn + A
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.33
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 14h 35m 30.45s
      1. Declination:
      2. -42° 09' 27.9"