Kappa Virginis

Kappa Virginis

Virgo

4.18
Apparent Mag
220
Distance (ly)
K2III
Spectral Type
4,400
Temperature (K)

Kappa Virginis is an orange giant in Virgo.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.18
Absolute Magnitude-0.22
Distance220 light-years
Spectral TypeK2III
Temperature4,400 K
Luminosity120 L☉
Radius17 R☉
Mass2 M☉
Right Ascension14h 12m 53.7s
Declination-10° 16′ 25.3″
ConstellationVirgo

Notable Facts

  • Kappa Virginis is a K-type giant
  • It lies in the southern part of Virgo
  • The star is about 120 times the Sun's luminosity

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