Psi Virginis

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**ψ Virginis**
Observation data Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Virgo
Right ascension	12^h 54^m 21.2^s
Declination	−9° 32' 20"
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.77
Distance	417 ± 44 ly (128 ± 13 pc)
Spectral type	M3-IIICa-1
Other designations
40 Virginis, HR 4902, HD 112142, BD-08 3449, FK5 1335, HIP 62985, SAO 139033, GC 17516

Psi Virginis (ψ Vir / ψ Virginis) is a binary star in the constellation Virgo.

Psi Virginis is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.77. It is approximately 417 light years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.73 to +4.96. It is also an eclipsing binary and its close companion, Psi Virginis B is 0.04 arcseconds away from the giant star. The companion has tentatively been classified as an F6 main sequence dwarf.

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Categories: Bayer objects | Virgo constellation | Irregular variables | Red giants | Yellow-white dwarfs | Eclipsing binaries | Multiple star stubs

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