M_Centauri

M Centauri

M Centauri

Star in the constellation Centaurus

For m Centauri, see HD 116243.

M Centauri (M Cen) is a binary star in the constellation Centaurus. It is approximately 260 light years from Earth.

Quick Facts Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0, Constellation ...

M Centauri is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.64. It is a spectroscopic binary with an orbital period of 437 days.

References

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    van Leeuwen, F. (2007). "Validation of the new Hipparcos reduction". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 474 (2): 653–664. arXiv:0708.1752. Bibcode:2007A&A...474..653V. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20078357. S2CID 18759600. Vizier catalog entry
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    Jancart, S. (2005). "Astrometric orbits of SB9 stars". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 442 (1): 365–380. arXiv:astro-ph/0507695. Bibcode:2005A&A...442..365J. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20053003. S2CID 15123997.


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