Crux
Constellation

List of stars in Crux
Abbreviation Cru
Genitive Crucis
Pronunciation  /ˈkrʌks/, genitive /ˈkrsɨs/
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.

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