Acrux

Constellation Crux photo by Christopher J Picking in New Zealand.  More information about this photo here.  Used with permission
Acrux is the brightest star in the southern cross (Bottom)
earthsky.org
Star: Acrux (Alpha Crucis)
Chemical Makeup: Hydrogen and Helium
Location: 
            Right Ascension: 12h 26m 35.89522s
            Declination: −63°
Spectrum Analysis of Most Abundant Chemical: 
http://www.umop.net/spctelem.htm

Stellar Classification: B0.5 IV
References:

http://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/acrux-shines-in-the-southern-cross
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Crucis

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