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Term: Alpha Crucis

Description:

Alpha Crucis, also known as Acrux, is the brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation. It is a multiple star system that consists of four stars, with the primary star being a blue-white subgiant located approximately 320 light-years away from Earth.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Alpha Crucis refers to the brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation.

Example Sentence: The Southern Cross constellation is easily recognized by the prominent presence of Alpha Crucis.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Alpha Crucis describes something related to or associated with the Southern Cross constellation.

Example Sentence: We gazed at the mesmerizing Alpha Crucis constellation shining brightly in the night sky.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Alpha Crucis can be used to describe the primary star in the multiple star system of the Southern Cross constellation.

Example Sentence: Astronomers have been studying various aspects of the Alpha Crucis star system for years.

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