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Rigilkent
Rigilkent (also known as Alpha Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. It located at Right Ascension 14h 39.498m and Declination -60° 50.117'.
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Rigilkent |
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Fact Sheet
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Identity |
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Alpha Centauri
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Constellation |
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Centaurus
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SAO Catalog Number |
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252838
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HD Catalog Number |
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128620
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FK5 Catalog Number |
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538
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Magnitude |
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-0.01
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Spectral Class |
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G2V
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Location |
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14h 39.498m (Right Ascension)
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-60° 50.117' (Declination)
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Proper Motion |
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-3.642 (Right Ascension)
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0.699 (Declination)
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