δ2 Gruis (delta2 Gruis)
δ2 Gruis is a variable and double giant star of spectral class M4 in the constellation of Grus.
δ2 Gruis visual magnitude is 4.11. Because of its moderate brightness, δ2 Gruis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for δ2 Gruis (delta2 Gruis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where δ2 Gruis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
δ2 Gruis 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 δ2 Gruis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
δ2 Gruis is distant 324.70 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 2 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
δ2 Gruis (delta2 Gruis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK