87 Vir

87 Vir

87 Vir is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 87 Vir.

Located approximately 676.7 light-years from Earth, 87 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

87 Vir is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.41, 87 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.623.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class M — M-type (Red)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) 1,623

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +5.41
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -1,18
Khoảng Cách 677 ly
Chòm Sao Virgo

Vị trí

Xích kinh 13h 47,42m
Xích vĩ -17° 51,59′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is 87 Vir?
87 Vir is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 87 Vir from Earth?
87 Vir is approximately 676.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 87 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.41, 87 Vir is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 87 Vir in?
87 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.