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beta crucis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun beta crucis has 1 sense
  1. Beta Crucis - the second brightest star in the Southern Cross
    --1 is a kind of
    star
    --1 is a member of Southern Cross, Crux, Crux Australis

Definitions from the Web

Beta Crucis

Definition

Beta Crucis is the second brightest star in the constellation of Crux (the Southern Cross) and is often referred to as Becrux.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Referring to a star:

  1. The scientific name for Beta Crucis is Becrux, and it is a blue giant star located in the Southern Hemisphere.
  2. Sailors often navigate using Beta Crucis as it is a prominent star in the night sky.

Sense 2:

Referring to a location:

  1. Beta Crucis is also a name given to a ridge or hiking trail in a local national park.
  2. If you love hiking, make sure to explore the scenic Beta Crucis trail in the park.

Sample Sentences

Here are some sample sentences demonstrating the usage of "Beta Crucis":

  1. The astronomer observed Beta Crucis through his telescope.
  2. While stargazing, I spotted the beautiful Beta Crucis shining brightly in the night sky.
  3. If you're visiting the national park, don't miss the breathtaking views along the Beta Crucis ridge.
  4. We hiked the Beta Crucis trail and were rewarded with stunning panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.

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