Zeta Crucis (HIP 60009), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Zeta Crucis (HIP 60009) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B2/3V) in Stars, 357 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.06.

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Zeta Crucis (HIP 60009)

Zeta Crucis is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 357 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.06. Galactic velocity: 25.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,202 24,181 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 18m, Dec -64° 0.2'

Spectral type: B2/3V

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