Acrux - α1 Crucis (alpha1 Crucis)
Acrux, also designated as α1 Crucis (alpha1 Crucis), is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class B0 in the constellation of Crux.
Acrux visual magnitude is 1.33. Because of its brightness, Acrux is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Acrux is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Acrux is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Acrux double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Acrux is distant 320.55 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Acrux - α1 Crucis (alpha1 Crucis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK