BG Crucis

BG Crucis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 31m 40.33017s [1]
Declination −59° 25 26.1204 [1]

BG Crucis is a star in the constellation Crux. A Cepheid variable, its apparent magnitude ranges from 5.34 to 5.58 over 3.3428 days.[2] It is a yellow-white supergiant that pulsates between spectral types F5Ib and G0p.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1
  2. 2.0 2.1 Watson, Christopher (4 January 2010). "BG Crucis". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 12 March 2014.