Epsilon Crucis
 Crux, showing Epsilon Crucis in relation to the other main stars | |
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Crux |
| Right ascension | 12h 21m 21.6s |
| Declination | −60° 24′ 4″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.56 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | K3III |
| U−B color index | 1.63 |
| B−V color index | 1.42 |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | −4.6 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: −171.06 mas/yr Dec.: 91.83 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 14.30 ± -.56 mas |
| Distance | 228 ± −9 ly (70 ± −3 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | −0.63 ± 0.09[1] |
| Details | |
| Mass | 1.42 ± 0.22[1] M☉ |
| Radius | 32.9 ± 2.5[1] R☉ |
| Surface gravity (log g) | 1.52 ± 0.11[1] cgs |
| Temperature | 4,148[1] K |
| Metallicity [Fe/H] | −0.10[1] dex |
| Age | 2.83 ± 1.20[1] Gyr |
| Other designations | |
Epsilon Crucis (ε Cru, ε Crucis) is a Class K3III, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Crux. It is sometimes called Intrometida (intrusive) in Portuguese.[2] This star is an orange giant, located about 228 light-years from Earth.
Modern legacy
ε Cru is represented on the flags of Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is also featured in the flag of Brazil, along with 26 other stars, each of which represents a state. ε Cru represents the State of Espírito Santo.[3]
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Left: The bright blue star on the right centre of this image is Epsilon Crucis. The colours used in this image represent specific wavelengths of infrared light. Blue represents light emitted at 3.4 and 4.6 micrometres. Right: Crux (Southern Cross) from Hobart, Tasmania.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 da Silva, L.; et al. (November 2006), "Basic physical parameters of a selected sample of evolved stars", Astronomy and Astrophysics 458 (2): 609–623, arXiv:astro-ph/0608160, Bibcode:2006A&A...458..609D, doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20065105
- ↑ da Silva Oliveira, R., "Crux Australis: o Cruzeiro do Sul", Artigos: Planetario Movel Inflavel AsterDomus.
- ↑ "Astronomy of the Brazilian Flag". FOTW Flags Of The World website.
External links
- "HD 107446 -- Variable Star". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2006-10-28.
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