Go-astronomy logo

Star

Beta Centauri (Hadar)

Beta Centauri (β Cen), also known as Hadar, is a spectral class B1III star of magnitude 0.61 located in the constellation Centaurus. β 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. Beta Centauri
      1. Short name:
      2. β Cen
      1. Common name:
      2. Hadar
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B1III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.61
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 14h 03m 49.44s
      1. Declination:
      2. -60° 22' 22.7"