γ Crucis (gamma Crucis)
Below the horizon.
Never rises today
Alt: -27.52°
Az: 145.23°
Direction: South-East
γ Crucis is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Crux.
γ Crucis visual magnitude is 6.42. Because of its faintness, γ Crucis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

DSS2 image of γ Crucis. The red arrow shows the motion of γ Crucis during the next
100000 years (3.33 arcmin in Right Ascension and 0.00 arcmin in declination);
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Loading map...
Finder chart for γ Crucis (gamma Crucis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
Star System Properties
γ Crucis 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 γ Crucis double sysyem:
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
γ Crucis (gamma Crucis) is currently not visible from Medole, Italy