Kap Cru

Kap Cru

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

Kap Cru is an extraordinarily remote star, situated approximately 326,156 light-years from Earth.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.89, Kap 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.200.

물리적 특성

분광형 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
색지수 (B−V) 0.200

관측

겉보기 등급 +5.89
절대 등급 -14.11
거리 326,156 ly
별자리 Crux

위치

적경 12h 53.82m
적위 -60° 22.57′

자주 묻는 질문

What type of star is Kap Cru?
Kap Cru is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Kap Cru from Earth?
Kap Cru is approximately 326,156.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Kap Cru with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.89, Kap Cru is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Kap Cru in?
Kap Cru is located in the constellation Crux.