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Delta VirginisDelta 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 designationsHD 112300,HR 4910, NSV 06026, SAO 119674, FK5 484, WDS 12556+0324 External links
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