Sigma Cen
HIP 60823; Sigma Cen
DoubleStar
Cen
Visible
Level 5
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.91
Spectral Type
B2 V
Star Color
Blue
(B-V -0.19)
Distance
412 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 28m 02.4s
Dec
-50° 13' 50.0"
Constellation
Cen
HR
4743
HIP
60823
Bayer
Sigma
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Multiple Star System
Separation
0.1″
Companion Mag
6.6
Position Angle
-1°
Star Colors
A: Blue
Discoverer
RIZ 3
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
Doubtful member of the Sco-Cen cluster; lower Cen group of Sco-Cen assoc.
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