Menkent

Menkent is found in the constellation Centaurus and is 58.81 light years away from Earth. Menkent is a yellow-orange star and is categorized as a very cool star.

Common Name:
Menkent
Bayer:
θ Cen
Bayer Long:
Theta Centauri
Flamsteed:
5 Centauri
Meade Star Number:
146
SAO:
205188
HR:
5288
HD:
123139
DM:
CD-35 9260
GC:
19033
HIP:
68933
Right Ascension:
14h 6m 40.962s
Declination:
-36° 22' 12.14"
Magnitude:
2.1
Distance:
58.81 Light Years
Spectral Type:
K0-IIIb
Constellation:
Centaurus