Alpha Centaurids

Alpha Centaurids
Celestial map of Centaurus
Discovery date	1969
Parent body	Unknown
Radiant
Constellation	Centaurus
Right ascension	14h 00m 00s
Declination	−10° 00′ 00″
Properties
Occurs during	January 31 to February 20
Date of peak	February 8
Velocity	58 km/s km/s
Zenithal hourly rate	6

The Alpha Centaurids are a meteor shower in the constellation Centaurus, peaking in early February each year. The average magnitude is around 2.5, with a peak of about three meteors an hour.

They have been observed since 1969, with a single possible recorded observation in 1938. There was a report of a viewing in 1988, but it was not real.

References

• Meteor Showers Online – The Alpha and Beta Centaurids – Gary W. Kronk