Gamma Crucis
Gamma Crucis, also known as Gacrux, is the closest M-type red giant star to the Sun. It is only visible in the southern hemisphere. It has a diameter 120 times larger than the Sun and lies in the Crux constellation.[1]
Gamma Crucis Media
Giant Star
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The constellation Crux, with the reddish star Gacrux at the top of the constellation (north) in this image
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A light curve for Gamma Crucis, plotted from data published by Tabur et al.
