Beta Crucis

Bet Cru

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

Located approximately 278.5 light-years from Earth, Beta Crucis resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

Beta Crucis has an apparent magnitude of +1.25, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.238.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,238

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +1.25
Magnitude Absolue -3,41
Distance 279 ly
Constellation Crux

Position

Ascension droite 12h 47,72m
Déclinaison -59° 41,33′

Questions fréquentes

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