W Crucis

W Crucis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 11m 59.16s [1]
Declination −58° 47 00.7 [1]
Spectral typeF2/F3II+B6.0 [1]

W Crucis is a star system in the constellation Crux. A Beta Lyrae variable, its apparent magnitude ranges from 9.04 to 10.38 over 198 days.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "W Crucis". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. Watson, Christopher (4 January 2010). "W Crucis". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 23 June 2014.


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