HIP 17972

HIP 17972 is a M-type (Red) star.

Located approximately 122.3 light-years from Earth, HIP 17972 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 17972 is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +11.53, HIP 17972 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +2.300.