Beta Centauri
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| Beta Centauri | |
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| Location overview | |
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Constellation: |
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Distance from Sol: |
350 light years |
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Spectral type: |
B1III |
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Absolute magnitude: |
0.60 (0.8 A), (0.8 B) |
Beta Centauri is a double star in the constellation Centaurus, that forms one of the points in the Southern Cross constellation. It is located 350 light years from Sol.
A reference to a champagne of a "Beta Centauri vintage" was made in the original edition of Halo: The Fall of Reach, implying the system had been colonized by humanity.[1] "Beta Centauri" was changed to "Procyon" in the 2010 edition of the novel.[2] This is likely due to the fact the system is situated well beyond the known sphere of influence of humanity and thus unlikely to house a colony.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First mentioned)
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