Delta Virginis (δ Vir / δ Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. It also has the traditional name Auva.
It has a spectral type of M3-III, and an magnitude of 3.38, bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.
Delta Virginis is a possible binary star, as an 11th magnitude star is located only 80 arcseconds from it. This type K dwarf is believed to have an orbital period of over 200,000 years, but this has not been confirmed.
Other designations
HD 112300,
HR 4910,
NSV 06026,
SAO 119674,
FK5 484,
WDS 12556+0324
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Last updated: 10-21-2005 01:42:35
