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Alpha Virginis (Spica)

Alpha Virginis (α Vir), also known as Spica, is a spectral class B1V star of magnitude 0.98 located in the constellation Virgo. α Vir is one of the brighter stars in Virgo and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Virginis
      1. Short name:
      2. α Vir
      1. Common name:
      2. Spica
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B1V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.98
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 13h 25m 11.60s
      1. Declination:
      2. -11° 09' 40.5"