S Crucis

S Crucis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 54m 21.99798s [1]
Declination −58° 25′ 50.2136″ [1]

S Crucis is a star in the constellation Crux. A Cepheid variable, its apparent magnitude ranges from 6.22 to 6.92 over 4.68997 days.[2] It is a yellow-white supergiant that pulsates between spectral types F6Ib-II and G1Ib-II.[2]

References

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