Elgafar - φ Virginis (phi Virginis)
Elgafar, also designated as φ Virginis (phi Virginis), is a variable and multiple sub-giant star of spectral class G2 in the constellation of Virgo.
Elgafar visual magnitude is 4.81. Because of its moderate brightness, Elgafar is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Elgafar - φ Virginis (phi Virginis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Elgafar is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Elgafar is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Elgafar double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Elgafar is distant 134.99 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Elgafar - φ Virginis (phi Virginis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):