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Alpha Crucis A (Acrux)

Alpha1 Crucis A (α1 Cru A), also known as Acrux, is a spectral class B0.5IV star of magnitude 1.4 located in the constellation Crux. α1 Cru A is one of the brighter stars in Crux and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha1 Crucis A
      1. Short name:
      2. α1 Cru A
      1. Common name:
      2. Acrux
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B0.5IV
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.4
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 12h 26m 35.94s
      1. Declination:
      2. -63° 05' 56.6"