Gacrux

English

Etymology

Blend of gamma +‎ Crux, probably invented by astronomer Elijah Hinsdale Burritt by contraction of its Bayer designation

Proper noun

Gacrux

1. Abbreviation of Gamma Crucis. a red giant star approximately 88 light-years away in the constellation of Crux

Synonyms

• Gamma Crucis
• γ Crucis
• γ Cru
• Gamma Cru

Related terms

• Crux
• Acrux
• Becrux

See also

• Gamma Crucis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

German

Proper noun

Gacrux

1. Gacrux