Virgo

Virgo refers to one of the constellations of the zodiac, the virgin. It lies between Leo to the west and the Libra to the east. Who exactly Virgo is supposed to represent varies somewhat, but Persephone is often mentioned.

In some cosmologies, Virgo is associated with the Classical Element Earth, and thus called an Earth Sign (with Taurus and Capricorn). Its polar opposite is Pisces.

The brigtest stars are Spica(alpha), Zavijah(beta), Porrima(gamma), Auva(delta) and Vindemiatrix(epsilon). Other fainter stars which were also given a name are Heze(zeta), Zaniah(eta), Syrma(iota) and Rijl al Awwa(mu).

Because of the presence of a galaxy cluster within its borders, this constellation is especially rich in galaxies. Some examples are M49(elliptical), M58(spiral), M59(elliptical), M60(elliptical), M61(spiral), M84(elliptical), M86(elliptical), M87(elliptical and famous radiosource), M90(spiral), M104(elliptical a.k.a. [The Sombrero Galaxy]?).

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Zodiac signs : Aries -- Taurus -- Gemini -- Cancer -- Leo -- Virgo -- Libra -- Scorpius -- Sagittarius -- Capricornus -- Aquarius -- Pisces