Spica

A blue-white giant star 250 light-years away in the constellation Virgo.

Radio Programs

Moon and Spica Neighbors that stir things up Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Moon and Spica Giant tides on giant stars Friday, January 4, 2013
Venus and Spica A star that’s more than meets the eye Saturday, November 17, 2012
Moon and Spica Two bright stars for the price of one Wednesday, July 25, 2012
More Saturn at Opposition Dabs of color in the night sky Sunday, April 15, 2012
Moon, Saturn, and Spica Bracketing the horn of the dragon Friday, April 6, 2012
Moon, Saturn, and Spica A stellar weight-loss plan Friday, March 9, 2012
More Moon and Companions An exciting future for a pair of stars Monday, December 19, 2011
Saturn and Spica Eyeballing some changes in the sky Sunday, October 30, 2011
Evening Lineup II A pair of “pointy” stars Thursday, September 1, 2011
Moon and Companions Living under brilliant suns Thursday, August 4, 2011
Moon and Spica A tiny measurement of a big distance Friday, July 8, 2011
Moon and Spica Paying a call on an old friend Saturday, May 14, 2011
Moon and Spica Stirring up two stellar companions Sunday, April 17, 2011
More Moon and Companions Fine-tuning the view of the heavens Monday, February 21, 2011
Moon and Spica Looking at a star in a whole new light Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Moon and Companions Searching for cosmic fireflies Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Moon and Spica Moving far away from a pair of stars Saturday, July 17, 2010
Moon and Spica The long beginning of a long journey Monday, May 24, 2010
Moon and Spica
Moon and Spica
Moon and Spica
Moon and Spica
Moon and Spica

Resources

Virgo Virgo is the second-largest constellation -- so...

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