Theta Centauri

Menkent (Arabic " shoulder of the centaur " ) is the name for the star Centauri θ ( Theta Centauri ). Menkent has an apparent magnitude of 2.1 mag and belongs to the spectral class K0. The distance from Menkent is about 61 light-years.

Coordinates ( equinox 2000)

• Right Ascension 14h6m40s
• Declination -36 ° 22'11 "

See also: List of stars

• Individual star of the second magnitude
• Red giant (type K)
• Centaur ( constellation )