X Crucis

X Crucis

Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 46m 22.2678s
Declination −59° 07 29.120
Apparent magnitude (V) 8.70 [1]
Characteristics
Spectral type G1Ib [2]
B−V color index +0.87 [3]
Variable type δ Cep
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)-25.0 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: -8.2 mas/yr
Dec.: -0.9 mas/yr
Details
Other designations
X Crucis, X Cru, HD 110945, SAO 240231, CPD58°4490, 2MASS J12462227-5907290, TYC 8659-1943-1, AN 186.1906, GCRV 63538, PPM 341282, AAVSO 1240-58, CD58°4731, GSC 08659-01943, CPC 20 3918, HV 1298
Database references
SIMBADdata

X Crucis is a Classical Cepheid variable star in the southern constellation of Crux.

References

  1. Rousseau, J. M.; Perie, J. P.; Gachard, M. T. (1996). "Stars of the southern hemisphere proposed for the HIPPARCOS mission". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement 116: 301. Bibcode:1996A&AS..116..301R.
  2. Houk, Nancy (1979). "Michigan catalogue of two-dimensional spectral types for the HD stars". Ann Arbor : Dept. of Astronomy (Ann Arbor, Michigan: Dept. of Astronomy, University of Michigan) 1. Bibcode:1978mcts.book.....H.
  3. Dean, J.F. (1977). "B, V, I, photometry of Southern Cepheids". University of Michigan Catalogue of two-dimensional spectral types for the HD stars. Volume I. Declinations -90_ to -53_ƒ0. Bibcode:1975MSS...C01....0H.
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