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A dedicated star
Muhlifain
white · Centaurus · γ Cen
Dedicated to
Maya
by Her sister, June · August 12, 2026
“You were born on the brightest night of my life. Whenever you feel small, remember: there is a star that has carried your name since before you could read it — and it is still up there, still burning, still yours.”
This dedication
- Dedicated to
- Maya
- Dedicated by
- Her sister, June
- Recorded
- August 12, 2026
- Held until
- August 12, 2027
When this dedication ends, Muhlifain becomes available again. Want it? Put the date in your calendar.
Muhlifain at a glance
- Constellation
- Centaurus
- Other name
- γ Cen
- Catalogue number
- HIP 61932
- Distance
- ≈ 130 light-years
- Brightness
- Magnitude 2.20 naked-eye
- Star type
- A1 III
- Colour
- white
- Best seen from
- The Southern Hemisphere and lower northern latitudes
- Right ascension
- 12h 41m 34s
- Declination
- −48° 57′ 35″
Coordinates are J2000 epoch, checkable against any astronomical source or planetarium app.
Where can you see Muhlifain?
It is easy to see from much of the Southern Hemisphere. It can also appear from lower northern latitudes, but it never rises for observers north of about latitude 41°N.
Muhlifain belongs to Centaurus.
Frequently asked questions about Muhlifain
- Is Muhlifain the brightest star?
- Muhlifain shines at magnitude 2.20 — visible to the naked eye on a clear night, one of the few thousand stars with an officially recognised name.
- How far away is Muhlifain?
- Muhlifain is approximately 130 light-years from Earth. The light reaching us tonight began its journey around 130 years ago.
- Which constellation contains Muhlifain?
- Muhlifain is part of Centaurus.
- Can everyone see Muhlifain?
- It is easy to see from much of the Southern Hemisphere. It can also appear from lower northern latitudes, but it never rises for observers north of about latitude 41°N.
- Is dedicating Muhlifain an official astronomical renaming?
- No. Muhlifain keeps its internationally recognised astronomical name. An AsterNym dedication records your personal name and message in the AsterNym registry without changing the star's scientific identity.