3.6
Apparent Mag35.6
Distance (ly)F9V
Spectral Type6,132
Temperature (K)Beta Virginis, also known as Zavijava, is one of the nearest stars in Virgo, a yellow-white main-sequence star used by Einstein to test general relativity.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.6
Absolute Magnitude3.41
Distance35.6 light-years
Spectral TypeF9V
Temperature6,132 K
Luminosity3.6 L☉
Radius1.68 R☉
Mass1.25 M☉
Right Ascension11h 50m 41.7s
Declination+01° 45′ 52.9″
ConstellationVirgo
Notable Facts
- Also known as Zavijava
- It was used to test Einstein's prediction of light deflection near the Sun
- The star is a solar-type F9V main-sequence star