멘켄트

멘켄트 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus. It carries the designation 5The Cen.

Located approximately 58.8 light-years from Earth, 멘켄트 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

멘켄트 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +2.06, 멘켄트 is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.011.