Gamma Crucis (star)
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| Gamma Crucis | |
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| Spectral | M3.5 III |
| Type | Giant |
| Luminosity | 1500 LSol |
| Absolute magnitude | -0.52 |
| Mag Terra | 1.64 |
| Temperature | 3626° K |
| Mass | 1.3 MSol |
| Radius | 84 RSol |
The star Gamma Crucis (otherwise known as Rubidea or Gacrux) is the third brightest star in the Terran-sky constellation of Crux.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Gamma Crucis star system is approximately 27.2pc from Terra, and is located in a Trailing direction from Terra at bearing 300.2o Galactic Longitude and +05.65o North Galactic Latitude.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
It was known to the ancient Chinese as Shí Zì Jià yī, which in Anglic translates to: The First Star of the Cross.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- EXTERNAL LINK: SIMBAD @ University of Strasbourg: [1]
- Author & Contributor: WHULorigan