μ1 Crucis (mu1 Crucis)
μ1 Crucis is a double sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Crux.
μ1 Crucis visual magnitude is 4.03. Because of its moderate brightness, μ1 Crucis 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where μ1 Crucis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
μ1 Crucis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the μ1 Crucis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
μ1 Crucis is distant 377.31 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 14 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
μ1 Crucis (mu1 Crucis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK