2.35
Apparent Mag308
Distance (ly)B1.5Vne
Spectral Type25,700
Temperature (K)Eta Centauri is a Be star in Centaurus that occasionally ejects shells of gas from its rapidly rotating surface.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.35
Absolute Magnitude-2.55
Distance308 light-years
Spectral TypeB1.5Vne
Temperature25,700 K
Luminosity6,000 L☉
Radius6.1 R☉
Mass12 M☉
Right Ascension14h 35m 30.4s
Declination-42° 09′ 28.2″
ConstellationCentaurus
Notable Facts
- Eta Centauri is a Be star with emission features
- It rotates at over 300 km/s at the equator
- Gas ejection events cause it to vary slightly in brightness