Spica

What's in a Name: Latin for "ear of wheat"
Claim to Fame: Represents the ear of wheat in the Maiden's hand. Brightest star in Virgo.
Type of Star: Blue-white Main Sequence Star
How Far Away: 85 light years away
How Bright: About 100 times brighter than the Sun
Where to View: In the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
When to View:April through July

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Virgo

Spica

What's in a Name: Latin for "ear of wheat"
Claim to Fame: Represents the ear of wheat in the Maiden's hand. Brightest star in Virgo.
Type of Star: Blue-white Main Sequence Star
How Far Away: 85 light years away
How Bright: About 100 times brighter than the Sun
Where to View: In the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
When to View:April through July

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Virgo

Spica

What's in a Name: Latin for "ear of wheat"
Claim to Fame: Represents the ear of wheat in the Maiden's hand. Brightest star in Virgo.
Type of Star: Blue-white Main Sequence Star (spectral class: B1 V)
How Far Away: 85 light years away
How Bright: About 100 times brighter than the Sun (apparent magnitud: 1.0)
Where to View: In the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
When to View:April through July

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Virgo


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