Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Crux |
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Abbreviation | Cru |
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Genitive | Crucis |
Pronunciation | ![]() |
Symbolism | the Southern Cross |
Right ascension | 12.5 h |
Declination | −60° |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 68 sq. deg. (88th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
19 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 5 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | Acrux (α Cru) (0.87m) |
Nearest star | η Cru (64.22 ly, 19.69 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Crucids |
Bordering constellations |
Centaurus Musca |
Visible at latitudes between +20° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May. |