Gamma Crateris
Appearance
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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Constellation | Crater |
Right ascension | 11h 24m 52.92362s |
Declination | −17° 41′ 02.4300″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.08 |
Distance | 84 ly (25.75 pc) |
Spectral type | A7V |
Other designations | |
Gamma Crateris is a double star system,[1] divisible with a small amateur telescope, and located at the center of the constellation Crater. The primary is a white A-type main sequence star of apparent magnitude 4.08,[1] while the secondary is a small companion of magnitude 9.6. The system is located 84 light years away from the Earth.
References
- ^ a b "Gamma Crateris". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2012-09-01.