Hadar
β Cen
Current Visibility
Altitude
-27.1°
Azimuth
212.1°
below_horizon
Current Position
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Right Ascension (J2000) | 14h03m49s |
| Declination (J2000) | -60°22'23" |
| Altitude | -27.08° |
| Azimuth | 212.15° |
| Hour Angle | 04h58m35s |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Visibility | below_horizon |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Visual Magnitude | 0.61 |
| Spectral Class | B1III |
| Color Index (B-V) | -0.22 |
| Distance | 525.0 light-years |
| Parallax | 6.21 mas |
| Proper Motion (RA) | -33.96 mas/yr |
| Proper Motion (Dec) | -25.06 mas/yr |
| Radial Velocity | 5.9 km/s |
Catalog Designations
| Catalog | Designation |
|---|---|
| Hipparcos (HIP) | 68702 |
| Bright Star Catalogue (HR) | 5267 |
| Henry Draper (HD) | 122451 |
| SAO | 252582 |
| Bayer Designation | β Cen |
Rise, Set & Transit
| Event | Time / Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Never rises at this location |
| Transit Time | 00:56 (altitude: -10.4°) |