12 Vir

12 Vir

12 Vir is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 12 Vir.

Located approximately 163.7 light-years from Earth, 12 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.85, 12 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.262.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,262

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +5.85
Magnitude Absolue 2,35
Distance 164 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 12h 13,43m
Déclinaison 10° 15,74′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 12 Vir?
12 Vir is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 12 Vir from Earth?
12 Vir is approximately 163.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 12 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.85, 12 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 12 Vir in?
12 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.