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.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,196

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.01
Magnitude Absolue 1,59
Distance 250 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 32,05m
Déclinaison -18° 43,73′

Questions fréquentes

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.