Spica

67Alp Vir

Spica 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, Spica resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

Spica 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.

Sifat Fisik

Kelas Spektral Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indeks Warna (B−V) -0,235

Pengamatan

Magnitudo Semu +0.98
Magnitudo Mutlak -3,44
Jarak 250 ly
Rasi Bintang Virgo

Posisi

Asensio Rekta 13h 25,19m
Deklinasi -11° 9,68′

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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