72 Leo

72 Leo is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 72 Leo.

Located approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth, 72 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

72 Leo is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.56, 72 Leo sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.657.