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Theta Virginis

51 Virginis

White subgiant in Virgo

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Proper NameNone
Bayer DesignationTheta Virginis
Flamsteed Number51 Virginis
BSC4963
HD114330
ConstellationVirgo
Right Ascension13h 9m 57s
Declination-5° 32' 20"
Distance292 light years
89 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +4.38
Absolute: -0.55
Spectral ClassA1IVs white subgiant
Optimum VisibilityApril / May

Theta Virginis lies close to the same line of sight as the distant lenticular galaxy NGC 4989, visible in this image to the northwest of the central star. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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