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Beta Virginis (β Vir, β Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. It has the traditional names Zavijava (also Zavijah) and Alaraph.〔Atlas of the Heavens, part II, catalogue, Antonín Bečvář〕 Despite being the ''beta'' star of the constellation Virgo it is only the fifth star in order of brightness. Physically, Beta Virginis is larger and more massive than the Sun, and is comparatively metal-rich (that is, it has a higher preponderance of elements heavier than helium). Since it is close to the ecliptic, it can be occulted by the Moon and (very rarely) by planets. The next planetary occultation of Zavijava will take place on 11 August 2069, by Venus. ==Etymology== The medieval name Zavijava (Zavijah, Zavyava, Zawijah) is from the Arabic زاوية العواء ''zāwiyat al-cawwa’'' "Corner of the barking (dog)". Another name was Alaraph. In Chinese, (), meaning ''Right Wall of Supreme Palace Enclosure'', refers to an asterism consisting of β Virginis, σ Leonis, ι Leonis, θ Leonis and δ Leonis.〔 ''中國星座神話'', written by 陳久金. Published by 台灣書房出版有限公司, 2005, ISBN 978-986-7332-25-7.〕 Consequently, β Virginis itself is known as (, (英語:the First Star of Right Wall of Supreme Palace Enclosure).),〔 (香港太空館 - 研究資源 - 亮星中英對照表 ), Hong Kong Space Museum. Accessed on line November 23, 2010.〕 representing (), meaning ''The The Right Law Administrator''.〔 (English-Chinese Glossary of Chinese Star Regions, Asterisms and Star Name ), Hong Kong Space Museum. Accessed on line November 23, 2010.〕 右執法 (Yòuzhífǎ), spelled Yew Chi Fa by R.H. Allen, means "the Right-hand Maintainer of Law" 〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Beta Virginis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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