3 Centauri
Overlaid DSS image of 3 Centauri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 3 Centauri
k Cen, 3 Cen
V983 Cen, CD-32 9676, HD 120709, HR 5210, WDS J13518-3300AB, SAO 204916, HIP 67669
V983 Cen, CD-32 9676, HD 120709, HR 5210, WDS J13518-3300AB, SAO 204916, HIP 67669
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.32 | Right Ascension | 13h 51' 49.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 32° 59' 39" S |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Description | Binary 4.5/6.0 7.8" |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 25, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Brilliant blue-white with a 6th magnitude companion visible 8" east, the companion is white and easily split tonight
Andrew Cooper
Jul 12, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A very pretty double with a 6th magnitude companion obvious about 8" east
Other Data Sources for 3 Centauri
Associated objects for 3 Centauri
Nearby objects for 3 Centauri
8 objects found within 120'
| 3 Centaurus A | 3 Centaurus B | g Centauri |
| h Centauri | HD 120759 | i Centauri |
| IC 4352 | Nyamien |
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3 Centauri