17 Vir
17 Vir
17 Vir is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 17 Vir.
Located approximately 97.6 light-years from Earth, 17 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
17 Vir is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
17 Vir has an apparent magnitude of +6.46, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.567.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 0,567 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.46 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | 4,08 |
| Entfernung | 97.6 ly |
| Sternbild | Virgo |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 22,53m |
| Deklination | 5° 18,33′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 17 Vir?
17 Vir is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 17 Vir from Earth?
17 Vir is approximately 97.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 17 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.46, 17 Vir is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 17 Vir in?
17 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.