γ Virginis (gamma Virginis)
γ Virginis is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class F0 in the constellation of Virgo.
γ Virginis visual magnitude is 3.68. Because of its moderate brightness, γ Virginis 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Virginis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
γ Virginis 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 γ Virginis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
γ Virginis is distant 38.57 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's γ Virginis (gamma Virginis) rise, transit and set times from La Gloria, Mexico are the following (all times relative to the local timezone America/Mexico_City):