Hadar

Bet Cen

Hadar is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus. It carries the designation Bet Cen.

Located approximately 392.0 light-years from Earth, Hadar resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Hadar is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Hadar has an apparent magnitude of +0.61, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.231.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Índice de cor (B−V) -0,231

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +0.61
Magnitude Absoluta -4,79
Distância 392 ly
Constelação Centaurus

Posição

Ascensão reta 14h 3,82m
Declinação -60° 22,38′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is Hadar?
Hadar is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Hadar from Earth?
Hadar is approximately 392.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Hadar with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.61, Hadar is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Hadar in?
Hadar is located in the constellation Centaurus.