Alpha Virginis

67Alp Vir

Alpha Virginis is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 67Alp Vir.

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

Alpha Virginis is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Alpha Virginis has an apparent magnitude of +0.98, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.235.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,235

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +0.98
Magnitude Absolue -3,44
Distance 250 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 25,19m
Déclinaison -11° 9,68′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Alpha Virginis?
Alpha Virginis is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Alpha Virginis from Earth?
Alpha Virginis is approximately 249.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Alpha Virginis with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.98, Alpha Virginis is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Alpha Virginis in?
Alpha Virginis is located in the constellation Virgo.