Mu-2 Crucis (HIP 63005), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Mu-2 Crucis (HIP 63005) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B5Vne) in Stars, 407 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.08.

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Mu-2 Crucis (HIP 63005)

Mu-2 Crucis is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 407 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.08. Galactic velocity: 22.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,636 24,321 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 54m, Dec -57° 10.1'

Spectral type: B5Vne

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