R Crucis

R Crucis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 23m 37.68922s [1]
Declination −61° 37′ 44.8546″ [1]

R Crucis is a star in the constellation Crux. A Cepheid variable, its apparent magnitude ranges from 6.4 to 7.23 over 5.82575 days.[2] It is a yellow-white supergiant that pulsates between spectral types F6Ib-II and G2Ib-II.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "R Crucis". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Watson, Christopher (4 January 2010). "R Crucis". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 12 March 2014.