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Virgo the Maiden
The second-largest constellation — and the gateway to the Virgo Cluster, the nearest galaxy city.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Brightest star
Spica — blue-white, the 15th brightest
Key feature
Gateway to the Virgo Cluster (1,300+ galaxies)
Best seen
Spring–early summer evenings
Deep-sky
M104 Sombrero Galaxy; M87 black-hole galaxy