2.74
Apparent Mag38.6
Distance (ly)F0V
Spectral Type7,143
Temperature (K)Gamma Virginis, also known as Porrima, is a famous double star with two nearly identical F-type components in a 169-year orbit.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.74
Absolute Magnitude2.37
Distance38.6 light-years
Spectral TypeF0V
Temperature7,143 K
Luminosity4.2 L☉
Radius1.4 R☉
Mass1.56 M☉
Right Ascension12h 41m 39.6s
Declination-01° 26′ 57.7″
ConstellationVirgo
Notable Facts
- Also known as Porrima, named after a Roman goddess of prophecy
- The two components orbit each other every 169 years
- Both stars are nearly identical F-type main-sequence stars