Omega Virginis

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ω Virginis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Virgo
Right ascension 11h 38m 27.6s
Declination +8° 08' 03"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.24
Distance 480 ± 61 ly
(147 ± 19 pc)
Spectral type M4III
Other designations
1 Virginis, HR 4483,
HD 101153, BD+08 2532,
FK5 2932, HIP 56779,
SAO 118965, GC 15971

Omega Virginis (ω Vir / ω Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo.

Omega Virginis is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +5.24. It is approximately 480 light years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +5.23 to +5.50.


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