71 Vir

71 Vir

71 Vir is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 71 Vir.

Located approximately 320.4 light-years from Earth, 71 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

71 Vir is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.65, 71 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.052.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,052

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.65
Magnitude Absoluta 0,69
Distância 320 ly
Constelação Virgo

Posição

Ascensão reta 13h 29,22m
Declinação 10° 49,10′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 71 Vir?
71 Vir is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 71 Vir from Earth?
71 Vir is approximately 320.4 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 71 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.65, 71 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 71 Vir in?
71 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.