Nu Virginis

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ν Virginis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Virgo
Right ascension 11h 45m 51.6s
Declination +6° 31' 46"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.04
Distance 313 ± 23 ly
(96 ± 7 pc)
Spectral type M1IIIab
Other designations
3 Virginis, HR 4517,
HD 102212, BD+07 2479,
FK5 1302, HIP 57380,
SAO 119035, GC 16135

Nu Virginis (ν Vir / ν Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo.

Nu Virginis is a red M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.04. It is approximately 313 light years from Earth. It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.06 magnitudes.