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Acrux

Acrux (also known as Alpha Crucis) is a star in the constellation Crux. It located at Right Ascension 12h 26.598m and Declination -63° 5.950'.
 

 

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Acrux

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Crucis

Constellation

  Crux

SAO Catalog Number

  251904

HD Catalog Number

  108248

FK5 Catalog Number

  462

Magnitude

  1.33

Spectral Class

  B0.5IV

Location

  12h 26.598m (Right Ascension)

  -63° 5.950' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.036 (Right Ascension)

  -0.012 (Declination)