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Heze is the proper name of Zeta Virginis, a star in the zodiac constellation Virgo. Located about 74 light-years from Earth, it is an A-type main-sequence star that is hotter, brighter, and more massive than the Sun. The International Astronomical Union approved Heze as the star's official proper name in 2016 through its program for standardizing traditional stellar names.

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What star is Heze?

Heze is the proper name for Zeta Virginis in the zodiac constellation Virgo. The International Astronomical Union approved Heze as the star’s official name.

How far away is Heze?

Heze is located about 74 light-years from Earth. That makes it a relatively nearby bright star by stellar-distance standards.

What type of star is Heze?

Heze is an A-type main-sequence star. It is hotter, brighter, and more massive than the Sun.

When can Heze be seen in the sky?

Heze is easiest to find when Virgo is prominent in the evening sky, generally during spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It lies near the brighter star Spica, which helps observers orient themselves.

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