Gacrux (HIP 61084), a red bright giant star in Stars

Gacrux (HIP 61084) is a red bright giant star (M3.5III) in Stars, 89 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.59.

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Gacrux (HIP 61084)

Gacrux is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 89 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.59. Galactic velocity: 40.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,509 27,903 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 31m, Dec -57° 6.8'

Spectral type: M3.5III

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