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'Epsilon Crucis' (ε Cru / ε Crucis) is a Class K3III, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Crux. It is sometimes called 'Juxta Crucem' (or 'Juxta' for short), meaning ''"Near (Close to) the Cross"'' in Latin. Although it is not considered a major part of the Southern Cross pattern by most people, it is, however, included as part of the Southern Cross on the national flags of Brazil, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
This star is an orange giant, located about 385 light-years from Earth.
★ HD 107446 -- Variable Star
★ Yale Bright Star Catalog; click on Crux
'Epsilon Crucis' (ε Cru / ε Crucis) is a Class K3III, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Crux. It is sometimes called 'Juxta Crucem' (or 'Juxta' for short), meaning ''"Near (Close to) the Cross"'' in Latin. Although it is not considered a major part of the Southern Cross pattern by most people, it is, however, included as part of the Southern Cross on the national flags of Brazil, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
This star is an orange giant, located about 385 light-years from Earth.
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References
★ HD 107446 -- Variable Star
External links
★ Yale Bright Star Catalog; click on Crux
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