Gamma Crucis

Gam Cru

Gamma Crucis is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Crux. It carries the designation Gam Cru.

Located approximately 88.6 light-years from Earth, Gamma Crucis resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Gamma Crucis is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Gamma Crucis has an apparent magnitude of +1.59, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.600.

Sifat Fisik

Kelas Spektral Class M — M-type (Red)
Indeks Warna (B−V) 1,600

Pengamatan

Magnitudo Semu +1.59
Magnitudo Mutlak -0,58
Jarak 88.6 ly
Rasi Bintang Crux

Posisi

Asensio Rekta 12h 31,17m
Deklinasi -57° 6,79′

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What type of star is Gamma Crucis?
Gamma Crucis is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Gamma Crucis from Earth?
Gamma Crucis is approximately 88.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Gamma Crucis with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.59, Gamma Crucis is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Gamma Crucis in?
Gamma Crucis is located in the constellation Crux.