Kappa Virginis

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κ Virginis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Virgo
Right ascension 14h 12m 53.8s
Declination −10° 16' 25"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.18
Distance 224 ± 15 ly
(69 ± 4 pc)
Spectral type K2.5IIIFe-0.5
Other designations
98 Virginis, HR 5315,
HD 124294, BD-09 3878,
FK5 523, HIP 69427,
SAO 158427, GC 19168

Kappa Virginis (κ Vir / κ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo.

Kappa Virginis is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.18. It is approximately 224 light years from Earth.


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