Sigma Virginis

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σ Virginis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Virgo
Right ascension 13h 17m 36.3s
Declination +5° 28' 11"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.78
Distance 541 ± 65 ly
(166 ± 20 pc)
Spectral type M1III
Other designations
60 Virginis, HR 5015,
HD 115521, BD+06 2722,
FK5 1344, HIP 64852,
SAO 119855, GC 17995

Sigma Virginis (σ Vir / σ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo.

Sigma Virginis is a red M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.78. It is approximately 541 light years from Earth. It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.77 to +4.86.