Omega Virginis (HIP 56779), a red bright giant star in Stars

Omega Virginis (HIP 56779) is a red bright giant star (M4.5:III) in Stars, 495 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.24.

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Omega Virginis (HIP 56779)

Omega Virginis is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 495 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.24. Iron abundance: -0.08 (83% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 7.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,979 32,877 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 38m, Dec +8° 8.1'

Spectral type: M4.5:III

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