Acrux vs Alnilam
| Property | Acrux | Alnilam |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Alp1Cru | 46Eps Ori |
| Constellation | Crux | Orion |
| Spectral Class | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +0.77 | +1.69 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -4.20 | -7.22 |
| Distance | 322 ly | 1,977 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |