Virgo
Vir
Rank: #2
1294 sq. deg.
Virgo is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It is located in the celestial sphere and contains various stars, deep-sky objects, and astronomical phenomena of scientific interest.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Virgo
| Genitive | Virginis |
| Symbolism | the Virgo |
| Right ascension | 13h 20m 00s |
| Declination | -05° 00' 00" |
| Area | 1294 sq. deg. |
| Area rank | 2nd |
| Brightest star | Spica (mag 0.97) |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
31
Brightest Stars
21
Open Clusters
1
Globular Clusters
19
Galaxies
0
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
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Globular Clusters
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Galaxies
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