Tupã is a relatively unremarkable star in the constellation Cru, located approximately 126.6 light-years from Earth. Its catalogue designation is C Ma, signifying its position within the crucial constellation. It has a magnitude of 6.87 and a visual dista
The star's recognisable features stem from its proximity to the Pleiades star cluster, which provides a reasonable framework for understanding its location in the Galactic plane. Sirius, known for its brilliance and exceptional visibility in night skies, offers a reference point of significant stellar stature, demonstrating that even from this distant, yet visible point, a star’s importance cannot be understated. The brightness of Tupã is relatively low, rendering it less easily observed. There is little readily available information suggesting unusual spectral properties beyond the general classifications assigned to similar stars.
While the exact reasons for selecting a star as a personal symbol remain beyond our current scientific expertise, it’s perhaps a subtle expression of enduring connection. The star could symbolize quiet endurance and a focused presence amidst the vastness of the cosmos, prompting reflection through its steady and ancient presence – a gentle, unwavering point of light in seemingly limitless space.
How to see it
Tupã has a visual magnitude of about 6.87: it usually needs binoculars or a small telescope, especially from light-polluted sites.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Tupã: right ascension 12h 25m 46s, declination −64° 1′ 20″ (J2000), in the region of the Crux constellation (IAU figure Cru).
Catalog context
Tupã. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as HIP 60644, HD 108147, Gaia DR3 6053512007260865280. In the SkyKeepsake Crux (Cru) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 6053512007260865280
- HIP
- 60644
- HD
- 108147
- gaia_dr3
- 6053512007260865280
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 6.87