Vir
go: An Astronomical Introduction Virgo (Latin for "virgin") is the second-largest constellation in the sky and one of the 12 constellations of the zodiac. It is visible in the northern hemisphere from late spring to early winter. The brightest star in Virgo is Spica, which marks the "ear of wheat" held by the constellation. Spica is actually a binary system, consisting of two blue-white stars that orbit around each other every four days. It is located approximately 250 light years away from Earth. Virgo is also home to the Virgo Cluster, a massive cluster of galaxies that contains over 1300 members. It is the nearest cluster of galaxies to our own Milky Way and spans over 8 degrees of the sky, making it one of the largest known structures in the universe. The Virgo Cluster is a popular target for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution. In ancient Greek mythology, Virgo is associated with the goddess of agriculture, Demeter. The constellation is also linked to the Virgin Mary in Christian iconography. In astrology, Virgo is said to represent practicality, hard work, and perfectionism. If you are interested in observing {《研习更多 十二生肖星座性格脾气分析常识请关注 :小可星座常识网，Www.ixIAoKe.cC」Virgo, it is best to do so on a clear, dark night away from light pollution. Look for Spica, which is easy to spot in the southwestern sky. With a telescope, you can also try to spot some of the fainter galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. Happy stargazing!