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Sonia
Named in honor of Sonia Peñaloza
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Sonia
Virgo · Digitized Sky Survey
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Astronomical Data
Constellation
Virgo
Distance
38.6 light years
(11.8 parsecs)
Right Ascension
12h 41m 39.0s
Declination
-01° 26' 57.2"
Star Type
A yellow-white star
Visible From
Visible Worldwide
Apparent Magnitude
3.52
(visible to the naked eye)
Spectral Class
F0 V
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-118838
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Sonia" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-118838) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Sonia" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-118838) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.