What is the radial velocity of 70 Virginis?

In the Yale Bright Star Catalog it is listed as about +5 kilometers/sec but is known to be variable. The search for extra-solar planets recently looked at this star, and if you visit their website I am sure there must be a reference to its radial velocity which is what they directly measure to better than a 100 meters/sec over several years.


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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