Acrux

Acrux

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Location: RA: 12h 26m 35s, dec: -63° 05′ 57″

Chemical Composition: Hydrogen, helium, iron, nitrogen.

Classification: B8Ia

Spectrum Analysis: 

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Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Crucis

http://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/acrux-shines-in-the-southern-cross

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