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Theta Centauri (θ Cen θ Centauri) is a star in the southern constellation of Centaurus the centaur. It has the traditional Arabic name Menkent (possibly abbreviation of ألمنكب ألقنتوس – al mankib al-qanturis meaning shoulder of the Centaur). This star has an apparent visual magnitude of +2.06 making it the fourth brightest member of the constellation.
