Rho Virginis

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ρ Virginis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Virgo
Right ascension 12h 41m 53.1s
Declination +10° 14' 08"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.88
Distance 120 ± 4 ly
(37 ± 1 pc)
Spectral type A0V
Other designations
30 Virginis, HR 4828,
HD 110411, BD+11 2485,
FK5 1326, HIP 61960,
SAO 100211, GC 17276

Rho Virginis (ρ Vir / ρ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo.

Rho Virginis is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.88. It is approximately 120 light years from Earth. It is classified as a Delta Scuti type variable star and its brightness varies by 0.02 magnitudes over periods of 0.5 to 2.4 hours.