Mu 1Cru

Mu 1Cru

Mu 1Cru is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Crux. It carries the designation Mu 1Cru.

Located approximately 414.4 light-years from Earth, Mu 1Cru resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Mu 1Cru is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.03, Mu 1Cru 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.180.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,180

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.03
Absolute Helligkeit -1,49
Entfernung 414 ly
Sternbild Crux

Position

Rektaszension 12h 54,59m
Deklination -57° 10,68′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is Mu 1Cru?
Mu 1Cru is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Mu 1Cru from Earth?
Mu 1Cru is approximately 414.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Mu 1Cru with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.03, Mu 1Cru is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Mu 1Cru in?
Mu 1Cru is located in the constellation Crux.