Nu Virginis
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
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 | |
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.