Theta Virginis (HIP 64238), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Theta Virginis (HIP 64238) is a white main-sequence star (A2IVs) in Stars, 312 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.38.

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Theta Virginis (HIP 64238)

Theta Virginis is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 312 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.38. Iron abundance: -0.23 (59% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 22.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,192 24,312 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 13h 9m, Dec -5° 32.3'

Spectral type: A2IVs

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