Menu

BG Cru

HIP 61136 Star Cru Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
Star Map
Add to List Add to Plan Back to Catalog

Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.48
Range 5.34 - 5.58
Period 3.3 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid (First Overtone)
Spectral Type F7Ib-II
Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.63)
Distance 326 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 31m 40.3s
Dec -59° 25' 26.0"
Constellation Cru
HR 4768
HIP 61136
Variable ID BG Cru

Visibility

Set a location in User Settings to see visibility data.

Light Curve

Multiple Star System

Separation 3.1″
Companion Mag 15.4
Companion Sp F8
Position Angle 295°
Star Colors A: Yellow B: Yellow
Discoverer EVS 48

Size Comparison

Querying VizieR for stellar data…

Stellar Lifecycle

Spectral Classification

Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram

Loading HR diagram…

Blackbody Spectrum

Stellar Absorption Spectrum

Simulated absorption spectrum based on spectral type. Hover over lines to identify elements.

Stellar Fusion

Stellar Notes

CDelta 5.36 - 5.58V, 3.34258d.
F5Ib-G0p.

Survey Image

Loading survey image…