Porrima - γ Virginis (gamma Virginis)
Porrima, also designated as γ Virginis (gamma Virginis), is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class F0 in the constellation of Virgo.
Porrima visual magnitude is 3.65. Because of its moderate brightness, Porrima 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Porrima is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Porrima 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 Porrima double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Porrima 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 Porrima - γ Virginis (gamma Virginis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):