3.01
Apparent Mag203
Distance (ly)B8III
Spectral Type13,200
Temperature (K)Gamma Gruis is a blue-white giant in the Crane constellation.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.01
Absolute Magnitude-0.97
Distance203 light-years
Spectral TypeB8III
Temperature13,200 K
Luminosity390 L☉
Radius4.5 R☉
Mass3.5 M☉
Right Ascension21h 53m 55.7s
Declination-37° 21′ 53.5″
ConstellationGrus
Notable Facts
- Gamma Gruis is a B-type giant
- It contrasts in color with the nearby red Beta Gruis
- The star is about 390 times the Sun's luminosity