Menkent vs Van Maanen's star
| Property | Menkent | Van Maanen's star |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 5The Cen | N/A |
| Constellation | Centaurus | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class K — K-type (Orange) | N/A |
| Apparent Magnitude | +2.06 | +12.37 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 0.78 | 14.22 |
| Distance | 58.8 ly | 13.9 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |