Juxta Crucem
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 Crux showing epsilon crucis in relation to the other main stars. |
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Crux |
| Right ascension | 12h 21m 21.6s |
| Declination | −60° 24′ 4″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.56 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | K3III |
| U-B color index | 1.63 |
| B-V color index | 1.42 |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | −4.6 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −171.06 mas/yr Dec.: 91.83 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 14.30 ± .56 mas |
| Distance | 384 ly (118.10 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | -1.80 |
| Other designations | |
Epsilon Crucis (ε Cru / ε Crucis) is a Class K3III, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Crux. It is sometimes called Juxta Crucem (or Juxta for short), meaning "Near (Close to) the Cross" in Latin. Although it is not considered a major part of the Southern Cross pattern by most people, it is, however, included as part of the Southern Cross on the national flags of Brazil, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
This star is an orange giant, located about 385 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 107446 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2006-10-28.
