Delta Virginis

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**δ Virginis**
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation	Virgo
Right ascension	12^h 55^m 36.2^s
Declination	+3° 23' 51"
Distance	202 ± 11 ly (62 ± 3 pc)
Spectral type	M3+III
Apparent magnitude	+3.39
Other designations
Auva, Minelauva, 43 Virginis, HR 4910, HD 112300, BD+04 2669, FK5 484, HIP 63090, SAO 119674, GC 17543, BDS 6308, CCDM 12557+0323

Delta 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. It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.32 to +3.40.

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.