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Acrux Information

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Other Names:

  • Alpha 1 Crucis
  • HR 4730
  • HD 108248

Data:

  • RA 12 26 35.9
  • Dec -63 05 57
  • V 1.33
  • B-V -0.24
  • Spectral Type B0.5IV

Constellation:

Crux

Acrux Information:

For stargazers below the equator, Crux, the Southern Cross is a very familiar sight. A binary star, Acrux is the primary star of the constellation Crux. It's the 13th brightest star in the sky.

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