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.
物理特性
| 光谱类型 | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | -0.235 |
观测
| 视星等 | +0.98 |
| 绝对星等 | -3.44 |
| 距离 | 250 ly |
| 星座 | Virgo |
位置
| 赤经 | 13h 25.19m |
| 赤纬 | -11° 9.68′ |
常见问题
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.