Becrux (HIP 62434), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Becrux (HIP 62434) is a blue-white subgiant star (B1IV) in Stars, 351 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.25.

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Becrux (HIP 62434)

Becrux is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 351 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.25. Iron abundance: -0.08 (83% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 27.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,492 23,956 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 47m, Dec -59° 41.3'

Spectral type: B1IV

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