-0.27
Apparent Mag4.37
Distance (ly)G2V+K1V
Spectral Type5,790
Temperature (K)Rigil Kent is a traditional name for Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system and the third-brightest star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude-0.27
Absolute Magnitude4.38
Distance4.37 light-years
Spectral TypeG2V+K1V
Temperature5,790 K
Luminosity1.52 L☉
Radius1.22 R☉
Mass1.1 M☉
Right Ascension14h 39m 36.5s
Declination-60° 50′ 02.4″
ConstellationCentaurus
Notable Facts
- Rigil Kent is the traditional Arabic name
- It is the third-brightest star in the sky
- The closest star system to the Sun