61 Vir

61 Vir is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 61 Vir.

61 Vir lies approximately 27.9 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 27 years ago.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.74, 61 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 +0.709.