Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Virgo |
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Abbreviation | Vir |
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Genitive | Virginis |
Pronunciation | /ˈvɜrɡoʊ/, genitive /ˈvɜrdʒɨnɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Virgin |
Right ascension | 13 h |
Declination | −4° |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 1294 sq. deg. (2nd) |
Main stars | 9, 15 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
96 |
Stars with planets | 20 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 10 |
Brightest star | Spica (α Vir) (0.98m) |
Nearest star | Ross 128 (10.94 ly, 3.35 pc) |
Messier objects | 11 |
Meteor showers | Virginids Mu Virginids |
Bordering constellations |
Boötes Coma Berenices Leo Crater Corvus Hydra Libra Serpens Caput |
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May. |