Magnitude 3.59 | Constellation Crux | |
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Similar Beta Crucis, Gamma Crucis, Alpha Crucis, Jewel Box, Gamma Canis Majoris | ||
Epsilon Crucis (ε Cru, ε Crucis) is a fourth-magnitude K-type giant star in the constellation Crux. It is sometimes called Intrometida (intrusive) in Portuguese. This star is an orange giant, located about 228 light-years from Earth.
Modern legacy
ε Cru is represented on the flags of Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is also featured in the flag of Brazil, along with 26 other stars, each of which represents a state. ε Cru represents the State of Espírito Santo.
References
Epsilon Crucis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA