6.4
Apparent Mag88.6
Distance (ly)A3V
Spectral Type8,500
Temperature (K)The faint companion to Gacrux, a white main-sequence star forming a visual pair with the red giant.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude6.4
Absolute Magnitude4.02
Distance88.6 light-years
Spectral TypeA3V
Temperature8,500 K
Luminosity4.5 L☉
Radius1.3 R☉
Mass1.7 M☉
Right Ascension12h 31m 09.9s
Declination-57° 06′ 47.6″
ConstellationCrux
Notable Facts
- This star forms a visual pair with Gacrux
- It contrasts with the red color of the primary
- The pair is easily split with a small telescope