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W Centauri

The designations W Centauri and w Centauri refer to two different stars in the constellation Centaurus. *W Centauri, the variable star designation for the faint Mira variable HD 103513 *HD 110458, a red giant also known by its Latin-letter Bayer designation w Centauri

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The designations W Centauri and w Centauri refer to two different stars in the constellation Centaurus. *W Centauri, the variable star designation for the faint Mira variable HD 103513 *HD 110458, a red giant also known by its Latin-letter Bayer designation w Centauri

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