μ2 Crucis (mu2 Crucis)
μ2 Crucis is a variable and double main-sequence star of spectral class B5 in the constellation of Crux.
μ2 Crucis visual magnitude is 5.17. Because of its faintness, μ2 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.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where μ2 Crucis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
μ2 Crucis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the μ2 Crucis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
μ2 Crucis is distant 361.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 19 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
μ2 Crucis (mu2 Crucis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK