Sigma Virginis
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | 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 | |
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.
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