73 Vir

73 Vir

73 Vir is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 73 Vir.

Located approximately 249.7 light-years from Earth, 73 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

73 Vir is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

73 Vir has an apparent magnitude of +6.01, 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.196.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,196

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.01
Absolute Helligkeit 1,59
Entfernung 250 ly
Sternbild Virgo

Position

Rektaszension 13h 32,05m
Deklination -18° 43,73′

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What type of star is 73 Vir?
73 Vir is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 73 Vir from Earth?
73 Vir is approximately 249.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 73 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.01, 73 Vir is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 73 Vir in?
73 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.