Omicron Centauri
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The Bayer designation
Omicron Centauri (ο Cen / ο Centauri) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Centaurus
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They are separated by 0.07° on the sky. They may be physically related.
Bayer designation
A Bayer designation is a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek letter, followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name...
Omicron Centauri (ο Cen / ο Centauri) is shared by two star systems, in the constellation Centaurus
Centaurus
Centaurus is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.-Stars:...
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- ο¹ Centauri
- ο² Centauri
They are separated by 0.07° on the sky. They may be physically related.