Gacrux

γ Cru

M3.5III Crux Mag 1.59

Current Visibility

Altitude

-59.0°

Azimuth

137.5°

below_horizon

Current Position

PropertyValue
Right Ascension (J2000)12h31m10s
Declination (J2000)-57°06'52"
Altitude-58.96°
Azimuth137.48°
Hour Angle-9h41m58s
ConstellationCrux
Visibilitybelow_horizon

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Visual Magnitude1.59
Spectral ClassM3.5III
Color Index (B-V)1.59
Distance88.6 light-years
Parallax37.09 mas
Proper Motion (RA)27.94 mas/yr
Proper Motion (Dec)-264.33 mas/yr
Radial Velocity21.6 km/s

Catalog Designations

CatalogDesignation
Hipparcos (HIP)61084
Bright Star Catalogue (HR)4763
Henry Draper (HD)108903
SAO251978
Bayer Designationγ Cru

Rise, Set & Transit

EventTime / Value
StatusNever rises at this location
Transit Time17:17 (altitude: -7.2°)