October 17 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 69 VIR | |||
74 VIR | 74 VIR | |||
2000 | 69 VIR | 69 VIR | ||
74 VIR |
Use either star for Leap +2 in the 1950 era or Leap +1 in the 2000 era. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: 69 VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 16
Magnitude: 4.8
Spectrum/Star type: Orange giant
Distance in Light Years: 260
Diameter compared to Sun: more than 15
Luminosity compared to Sun: more than 60
Date best observed: May 28
Name: 74 VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 17
Magnitude: 4.7
Spectrum/Star type: Red Giant
Distance in Light Years: 430
Diameter compared to Sun: more than 80
Luminosity compared to Sun: over 1000
Date best observed: May 30