Crux
Cru
Uranüs: #88
68 sq. deg.
Crux () is a constellation of the southern sky that is centred on four bright stars in a cross-shaped asterism commonly known as the Southern Cross. It lies on the southern end of the Milky Way's visible band. The name Crux is Latin for cross.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Crux
| Genitive | Crucis |
| Symbolism | The Crux |
| Right ascension | 12h 30m 00s |
| Gerilim | -60° 00' 00" |
| Area | |
| Area rank | 88 |
| Brightest star | |
| Best visible at 21:00 | Variable |
Derin Uzay Nesneleri
31
Brightest Stars
8
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
0
Galaxies
1
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Spectral type |
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Nebulae
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Tür |
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