Rho Cen

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

Located approximately 378.8 light-years from Earth, Rho Cen resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +3.97, Rho Cen 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.156.