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Beta Crucis (Mimosa)

Beta Crucis (β Cru), also known as Mimosa, is a spectral class B0.5III star of magnitude 1.25 located in the constellation Crux. β Cru is one of the brighter stars in Crux and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Crucis
      1. Short name:
      2. β Cru
      1. Common name:
      2. Mimosa
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B0.5III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.25
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 12h 47m 43.32s
      1. Declination:
      2. -59° 41' 19.4"