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Spica is the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo (lower left). As one of the nearest massive binary star systems to the Sun, Spica has been the subject of many observational studies. [17] Spica is believed to be the star that gave Hipparchus the data that led him to discover the precession of the equinoxes. [18]
It is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and is the 15th brightest star in the night sky. [14] The name Spica is derived from a Latin phrase that describes the zodiac sign Virgo as holding an ear of grain, spīca virginis. [15] Virgo the Maiden is often represented as a young woman holding this stalk of grain.
The 7 main stars of Virgo form 2 distinct star patterns: Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon and Eta Virginis; form an asterism known as "The Bowl of Virgo". Together with Spica and Theta Virginis, they form a Y shape. The star 70 Virginis has one of the first known extrasolar planetary systems with one confirmed planet 7.5 times the mass of Jupiter.
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The new moon in Virgo falls on Sept. 2, urging us to be more aware and mindful of our goals. Action planet Mars moves into Cancer on Sept. 4, heightening our passions and emotions.
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This is the list of notable stars in the constellation Virgo, sorted by decreasing brightness. Name B F G. Var HD HIP RA Dec vis. mag. abs. ... Spica Virginis ...
The starting point for the nakshatras according to the Vedas is "Krittika" (it has been argued because the Pleiades may have started the year at the time the Vedas were compiled, presumably at the vernal equinox), but, in more recent compilations, the start of the nakshatras list is the point on the ecliptic directly opposite to the star Spica ...