• Constellation: Virgo
  • Right Ascension: 12h 25m 14.3952s
  • Declination: +00° 46′ 10.9467″
  • Distance: 2,300 ly
  • Apparent Magnitude: 9.5 - 7.4

SS Vir is a Mira class variable star with a period of 361 days. It is also classified as a carbon star . Carbon stars are red giants that contain an excess of carbon in their upper layers forming sooty layer, scattering the blue/green light, giving them a deep reddish color.

  • Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
  • Camera: ZWO 1600 MM