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Gacrux

Gacrux (also known as Gamma Crucis) is a star in the constellation Crux. It located at Right Ascension 12h 31.165m and Declination -57° 6.800'.
 

 

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Gacrux

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Gamma Crucis

Constellation

  Crux

SAO Catalog Number

  240019

HD Catalog Number

  108903

FK5 Catalog Number

  468

Magnitude

  1.63

Spectral Class

  M3.5III

Location

  12h 31.165m (Right Ascension)

  -57° 6.800' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.023 (Right Ascension)

  -0.262 (Declination)