Xi Cen

HIP 63724; Xi Cen

HIP 63724; Xi Cen Star Centaurus (Cen) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.85

Spectral Type A0V

Star Color White (B-V 0.02)

Distance 272 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 13h 03m 33.2s

Dec -49° 31' 38.0"

Constellation Centaurus (Cen)

HR 4933

HIP 63724

Bayer Xi

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Sco-Cen assoc.

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