Iot Cru
Iot Cru
Iot Cru is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Crux. It carries the designation Iot Cru.
Located approximately 120.0 light-years from Earth, Iot Cru resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
Iot Cru is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.69, Iot Cru sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.049.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,049 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +4.69 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 1,86 |
| Entfernung | 120 ly |
| Sternbild | Crux |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 45,63m |
| Deklination | -60° 58,88′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is Iot Cru?
Iot Cru is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is Iot Cru from Earth?
Iot Cru is approximately 120.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Iot Cru with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.69, Iot Cru is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Iot Cru in?
Iot Cru is located in the constellation Crux.