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Star Gamma Virginis

Binary star Gamma Virginis is located 39 light years away from the Sun. It consists of 2 yellow-white star stars. For now, there are no known exoplanets in this star system.
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39 light years
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Gamma Virginis A

Yellow-White star, High proper motion star
Spectral class: F1-F2V

Location +

Ascension iconRight ascension: 12h 41m 38.989s
Declination iconDeclination: -1° 26' 56.483'' (equatorial region)
Parallax iconParallax: 83.193
Distance iconSun distance: 39.205 ly | 12.0 pc
Star position
The position of a star tells us where it appears in the sky, similar to how we use coordinates like latitude and longitude on Earth. In astronomy, the three main coordinates are right ascension, declination and distance. .. icon More about Star position in StellarGuide

Basic characteristic

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Mass: 156 % M Sun
| 1634 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star Gamma Virginis A is 1.56 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
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Size: 180 % R Sun
| 18.3 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star Gamma Virginis A is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 180 % solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide
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Temperature: 6922 K | 1.2 T Sun
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of Gamma Virginis A is 6922 K, which is 120 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide
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Age: 1.14 billions years | 0.25 Sun
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Star age
Star Gamma Virginis A is 1.14 billion years old, which is about 0.25 of the Sun's age.

The age of a star tells us how long it has been shining since it formed. Knowing a star’s age helps astronomers understand its life stage, how it has changed over time, and what will happen to it in the future... icon More about Star age in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconApparent magnitude (V): 3.4
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 3
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
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35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3

Gamma Virginis B

Yellow-White star
Spectral class: F0mF2V

Basic characteristic

icon weight
Mass: 150 % M Sun
| 1571 M Jupiter
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Star mass
Mass of the star Gamma Virginis B is 1.56 solar masses.

The mass of a star is the total amount of matter it contains. It is one of the most important properties of a star, as it determines almost everything about how the star lives, changes, and dies. In astronomy, star mass is usually measured in solar masses (M☉) — where 1 solar mass is equal to the mass of our Sun... icon More about Star mass in StellarGuide
radius icon
Size: 170 % R Sun
| 17.3 R Jupiter
(estimate)
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Star size
Radius of the star Gamma Virginis B is not known. Its estimated value based on other similar stars is about 170 % solar radii.

The size of a star refers to its radius — the distance from its center to its surface. Star size is usually measured in solar radii (R☉), where 1 solar radius equals approximately 696,000 kilometers. Depending on their type and life stage, stars can be much smaller or larger than the Sun... icon More about Star size in StellarGuide
temperature iconTemperature: 7300 K
 (estimate)
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Star temperature
Surface temperature of Gamma Virginis B is estimated to be 7272 K, which is 126 % of the temperature on the surface of the Sun.

The temperature of a star refers to the temperature at its surface, also called the photosphere. It is measured in kelvins (K), the standard unit for temperature in astronomy. A star’s temperature tells us a lot about its physical properties and where it stands in its evolutionary stage... icon More about Star temperature in StellarGuide

Photometry

Magnitude iconApparent magnitude (V): 3.5
Magnitude iconAbsolute magnitude (V): 3.1
Absolute stellar magnitude in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared (K band) to ultraviolet (U band).
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
K
2.1
H
1.6
J
1.2
Grp
0.8
I
0.8
G
0.6
V
0.5
Gbp
0.5
B
0.4
U
0.3
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Gamma Virginis system structure

 Gamma Virginis A
Gamma Virginis B

More about Gamma Virginis

       Gamma Virginis can be found in southern celestial hemisphere, and it is possible to see it with naked eye. The star is also observable from Northern America, Europe and Asia.
Other designations of this star
Porrima, Antevorta, Arich, 29 Virginis, BD-00°2601, GCTP 2924.00, Gl 482 AB, Gliese 482, HIP 61941, HIC 61941, LHS 2604, SAO 138917, WDS 12417-0127, * gam Vir A, Gaia EDR3 3683687763520080384
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External sources
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Simbad database (* gam Vir B)
Astronomical database SIMBAD (the Set of Identifications, Measurements and Bibliography for Astronomical Data)

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the Gamma Virginis system from the Sun?

The Gamma Virginis system is 39 light years or 12.0 parsecs from the Sun.

What galaxy is the Gamma Virginis star in?

The Gamma Virginis is in the Milky Way galaxy just like the Sun.

How many stars are in the Gamma Virginis system?

The Gamma Virginis system contains 2 stars.

What type of star is the Gamma Virginis?

The primary in the Gamma Virginis system is a Yellow-White star star.

What temperature is star Gamma Virginis?

The primary in the Gamma Virginis system has a temperature of 6922 K. Find out more about the temperature of stars in Stellar guide
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