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Stick figure for Crux (Cru)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrux | 0.77 | B0 · Blue-white double star | 321 ly | A modern compound of 'Alpha Crucis' — the brightest star in the Southern Cross, used for navigation in the southern hemisphere. |
| Becrux | 1.25 | B0 · Blue-white giant | 280 ly | A modern compound of 'Beta Crucis.' The second brightest star in the Southern Cross and one of the hottest bright stars in the sky. |
| Gacrux | 1.59 | M4 · Red giant | 88 ly | A modern compound of 'Gamma Crucis.' The top star of the Southern Cross, used for navigation. A red giant with a distant blue companion. |