6 Vir

6 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 6 Vir.

Located approximately 171.5 light-years from Earth, 6 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.58, 6 Vir sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.937.