Red giant star gamma crucis is the 3rd brightest star in the southern cross constellation.It is located about 88 light years from the sun. It is a double star with the companion lying 2 arcminutes away in the sky,but 400 light years from the solar system.
In portuguese speaking countries it is known as the Rubidea because of its yellowish signature.
MEADE LX 200 18'' telescope,SBIG ST 2K color CCD camera. Exposure time:0.1 scs.
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