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Zeta Cru

HIP 60009; Zeta Cru Star Cru Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.04
Spectral Type B2.5V
Star Color Blue (B-V -0.17)

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 18m 26.1s
Dec -64° 00' 11.0"
Constellation Cru
HR 4679
HIP 60009
Bayer Zeta

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Multiple Star System

Separation 33.6″
Companion Mag 12.5
Position Angle 345°
Star Colors A: Blue
Discoverer HJ 4512

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Stellar Notes

Companion G8III, optical.
Sco-Cen cluster; lower Cen group of Sco-Cen assoc.; member of Pleiades group.

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