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Gamma Crucis (Gacrux) has a spectral type of M3.
It therefore has a colour of red.
It is also the nearest red giant to us.
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What are the four stars that make up the Southern Cross?
Actually, it is five: Alpha Crucis, Beta Crucis, Gamma Crucis, Delta Crucis, and Epsilon Crucis.
Name of the 5 stars on the southern cross?
Alpha Crucis, Beta Crucis, Delta Crucis, Gamma Crucis, and Epsilon Crucis,
What are the names of the 2 pointer stars used with the southern cross to find south?
They are called Gamma Crucis and Alpha Crucis (sometimes nicknamed "Gacrux" and "Acrux")
What are the name of the stars on the southern cross constellation?
The four major stars in the constellation Crux (Latin for 'cross'), or the Southern Cross, are Alpha Crucis (Acrux), Beta Crucis (also known as Mimosa or Becrux), Gamma Crucis(Gacrux) and Delta Crucis (Decrux). Some also include Epsilon Crux (Juxta Crucem) on the list although it is not actually part of the Cross itself.
How far is Alpha Crucis from the earth?
The Southern Cross or Crux is a constellation that is made up of 5 stars. The distances of these stars varies, with the closest being 89 lightyears from our solar system. The distances of each of the stars (in light years (ly) is detailed below. Alpha Crucis = 320ly Beta Crucis (also known as Mimosa or Becrux) = 280ly Delta Crucis = 345ly Gamma Crucis (Gacrux) = 89ly, this is the closest Red Giant to our solar system Epsilon Crucis = 228ly
What color is gamma librae?
Gamma Librae is a very faint orange color.
What is Ampney Crucis's population?
Ampney Crucis's population is 609.
When was Ordo Crucis created?
Ordo Crucis was created in 1933.
What color star is gamma draconis?
An orange color.
How far away is the southern cross?
The main stars of theSouthern Cross (or Crux) are:-Acrux Alpha Crucis at ~ 320 LyMimosa or Becrux Beta Crucis ~ 350 lyDelta Crucis ~ 360 lyGamma Crucis or Gacrux ~ 80 lyEpsilon Crucis ~ 380 lySee link for more information
When was Valle Crucis Abbey created?
Valle Crucis Abbey was created in 1201.
What is the color of the gamma star?
green
