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  • Distance to Virgo: Constellation vs. Virgo Cluster - Light Years Explained
    It's important to be specific about what you mean by "Virgo". There are two possibilities:

    * The Virgo Constellation: This is a large constellation in the sky, and its stars are at various distances from Earth. The closest star in Virgo is about 25 light-years away, while the furthest stars in the constellation are thousands of light-years away.

    * The Virgo Cluster: This is a massive cluster of galaxies, including our own Milky Way, which is located about 53.8 million light-years away from Earth.

    So, it depends on which "Virgo" you are referring to.

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