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Virgo (constellation)
zodiac constellation passing through the celestial equator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virgo is a zodiac constellation which lies on the celestial equator. It is between Leo (at west) and Libra (at east).This constellation is large; the constellation is the second biggest constellation you can see on the sky. Legends say Virgo is Astraea.
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Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Virgo | |
Abbreviation | Vir |
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Genitive | Virginis |
Pronunciation | /ˈvɜːrɡoʊ/, genitive /ˈvɜːrdʒɪnɪs/ |
Symbolism | the Virgin |
Right ascension | 13 |
Declination | −4 |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 1294 sq. deg. (2nd) |
Main stars | 9, 15 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 96 |
Stars with planets | 29 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 10 |
Brightest star | Spica (α Vir) (0.98m) |
Messier objects | 11 |
Meteor showers | Virginids Mu Virginids |
Bordering constellations | Boötes Coma Berenices Leo Crater Corvus Hydra Libra Serpens Caput |
Visible at latitudes between +80° and −80°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May. |
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