HD 108541 is a star located in the constellation Centaurus. Its designation, "HD," indicates that it is listed in the Henry Draper Catalogue, a comprehensive astronomical catalog of stars primarily known for their spectral classifications.
Characteristics:
- Type: HD 108541 is classified as an F5V spectral type star. This indicates it is a main-sequence star, slightly hotter and more massive than the Sun. "V" denotes it is a main-sequence star, fusing hydrogen in its core.
- Apparent Magnitude: The star has an apparent visual magnitude of approximately 7.04. This makes it too faint to be seen with the naked eye but easily observable with binoculars or a small telescope under dark skies.
- Distance: Based on parallax measurements from the Gaia mission, HD 108541 is located approximately 86 parsecs (about 280 light-years) from Earth.
- Location: It is situated within the southern celestial hemisphere, making it primarily visible from locations in the Southern Hemisphere.
As of current astronomical surveys, HD 108541 is not known to host any exoplanets or exhibit significant variability, nor does it have particular historical or cultural significance beyond its inclusion in stellar catalogues. It is a relatively unremarkable, yet well-characterized, star within our galaxy.