🎃 Apāmvatsa (74 Vir) – a gentle red giant in Virgo (mag 4.69).
IAU releases the ancient Sanskrit name “Apāmvatsa,” meaning “calf of the waters,” from Indian sky tradition — just in time for Deepavali’s lights and Halloween’s pumpkins.
🌡️ 3,500 K | 400 ly | M2.5 III
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