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The mass of Gamma Virginis, a binary system (constellation Virgo), is:

Star - A: Mass = about 1.3225 Solar mass*

Star - B: Mass = about 1.3165 Solar mass*

Combined Mass of this binary star = about 2.6390 Solar masses, or about 5.2478 X 1030kg

* The mass of our sun = one solar mass = about 1.98855 X 1030 kg

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Gamma Virginis (Porrima) is a binary star, consisting of two stars.

They are of spectral type F0V meaning they are white star slightly hotter than our own Sun.

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Gamma Virginis (Porrima) is a binary star, consisting of two stars.

  • Apparent magnitude of 2.74 (3.48/3.50)
  • Absolute magnitude of 2.38 (3.12/3.14)
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