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Beta Crucis, better known as Mimosa, is the second-brightest star of the Southern Cross after Acrux. A blue-white B-type star, it registers a hot, negative B–V index of −0.238 and appears at magnitude 1.25 from a distance near 279 light-years. Its absolute magnitude of −3.41 marks an intrinsic luminosity many times the Sun's. Set at a declination of −59° within the constellation Crux, Mimosa lies deep in the southern sky and never rises for most northern observers. With Acrux and the other Cross stars it forms one of the most recognisable asterisms of the southern celestial hemisphere.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse B Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,238

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +1.25
Absolute Helligkeit -3,41
Entfernung 279 ly
Sternbild Crux

Position

Rektaszension 12h 47,72m
Deklination -59° 41,33′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Becrux?
Becrux is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Becrux from Earth?
Becrux is approximately 278.5 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Becrux with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.25, Becrux is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Becrux in?
Becrux is located in the constellation Crux.