Crux
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| Declination | −60° |
|---|---|
| Right ascension | 12. 5h |
| Area | 6888 |
| Abbreviation | Cru |
| Pronunciation | /krʌks/, genitive /ˈkruːsɪs/ |
| Stars | Acrux |
| Gacrux | |
| Imai | |
| Ginan | |
| Kappa Crucis | |
| Iota Crucis | |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 1009663 |
About Crux
Crux is a constellation centred on four stars in the southern sky in a bright portion of the Milky Way. It is among the most easily distinguished constellations as its hallmark stars each have an apparent visual magnitude brighter than +2. 8, even though it is the smallest of all 88 modern constellations.
Crux Photos
