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| name: |
alpha centauri |
| name (alternate): |
α centauri |
| typ (catalog): |
star (hd) |
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coordinates:
(J2000) |
| ra: |
14 h |
39 m |
36.49 s |
dec: |
-60 ° |
50 ' |
2.37 " |
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| coord. for easier usage: |
| ra: |
14.66 |
dec: |
-59.16601 |
usage is easier but not so exact |
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| please remember: |
| some of the values can slighty differ by day and condition. |
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| distance (approx.): |
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# light years
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convert this
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| brightness (visible): |
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| redshift: |
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| constellation: |
| centaurus (cen) |
symbolism: the centaur |
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| proofpic: |
avaiable, please request if needed |
| different size: |
not added yet |
| additional Info: |
caltech,
google,
google images,
simbad,
wikipedia
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| extra text: |
consists of three stars, also called proxima centauri |
| image (max. 500kb): |
no image added yet |
| SLOOH only |
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| processing: |
it's recommended to use: bright star |
| visible: |
yes, but only in the southern sky |