ν Gruis (nu Gruis)
ν Gruis is a double giant star of spectral class G9 in the constellation of Grus.
ν Gruis visual magnitude is 5.47. Because of its faintness, ν Gruis 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
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Finder chart for ν Gruis (nu Gruis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ν Gruis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
ν Gruis is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ν Gruis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ν Gruis is distant 262.48 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ν Gruis (nu Gruis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK