π2 Gruis (pi2 Gruis)
π2 Gruis is a double giant star of spectral class F3 in the constellation of Grus.
π2 Gruis visual magnitude is 5.62. Because of its faintness, π2 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
Simplified finder chart for π2 Gruis (pi2 Gruis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π2 Gruis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π2 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 π2 Gruis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π2 Gruis is distant 132.41 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
π2 Gruis (pi2 Gruis) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK