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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	Eta Crucis
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	4616
HD	105211
Constellation	Crux
Right Ascension	12h 6m 53s
Declination	-64° 36' 49"
Distance	64 light years 20 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +4.1 Absolute: +2.7
Spectral Class	F2III bright yellow giant
Optimum Visibility	April (Usually visible from southern latitudes)

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