Location of Spica in the constellation of Virgo. Spica is in the lower portion of the image. Spica, also called Alpha Virginis, is a star located in the constellation Virgo, about 10 degrees south of the ecliptic. The star is the brightest star of the Virgo constellation and the 15th brightest star overall in the night sky. It is 260 light years distant from our Solar System.
GRATS: Great Estate Planning Tools! A GRAT (grantor-retained annuity trust) is an irrevocable trust into which you can place cash, stocks, mutual funds, real estate, or other income-producing property. You are called the grantor (creator) of the trust.
1 Oat Groats/Scottish Oats/Steel Cut Oats: These oats are closest to the whole grain oats. 2  The oats groats are cut into small pieces with steel blades and packaged. 3  Oat Bran: Oat bran is similar to wheat bran that is separated from the oats and packaged and sold separately.