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Syrma

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ι Virginis (Syrma) is a white A-type main-sequence star in Virgo, located about 69 light-years from Earth, formally named by the IAU in 2016.

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What type of star is Syrma?

Syrma, also designated ι Virginis, is a white A-type main-sequence star in the constellation Virgo. A-type stars are hotter and bluer-white than the Sun.

How far away is Syrma?

Syrma is located about 69 light-years from Earth. That distance places it in our relatively nearby stellar neighborhood, although it is far beyond the Solar System.

What is Syrma's astronomical designation?

Its Bayer designation is ι Virginis, using the Greek letter iota and the constellation name Virgo. The star's formal name, Syrma, was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 2016.

When did Syrma receive its official name?

The IAU formally named the star Syrma in 2016. Before that, astronomers commonly referred to it by the designation ι Virginis.

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