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Theta Centauri (Menkent )

Theta Centauri (θ Cen), also known as Menkent , is a spectral class K0IIIb star of magnitude 2.06 located in the constellation Centaurus. θ 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. Theta Centauri
      1. Short name:
      2. θ Cen
      1. Common name:
      2. Menkent
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K0IIIb
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.06
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 14h 06m 41.32s
      1. Declination:
      2. -36° 22' 07.3"