70 Vir

70 Vir

70 Vir is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 70 Vir.

Located approximately 58.7 light-years from Earth, 70 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

70 Vir is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.97, 70 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-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.714.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,714

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +4.97
Magnitude Absolue 3,70
Distance 58.7 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 28,43m
Déclinaison 13° 46,73′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 70 Vir?
70 Vir is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 70 Vir from Earth?
70 Vir is approximately 58.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 70 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.97, 70 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 70 Vir in?
70 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.