72Rho Cet

72Rho Cet

72Rho Cet is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 72Rho Cet.

Located approximately 456.2 light-years from Earth, 72Rho Cet resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

72Rho Cet is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.88, 72Rho Cet 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 blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.027.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) -0,027

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.88
Absolute Helligkeit -0,85
Entfernung 456 ly

Position

Rektaszension 2h 25,95m
Deklination -12° 17,43′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 72Rho Cet?
72Rho Cet is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 72Rho Cet from Earth?
72Rho Cet is approximately 456.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72Rho Cet with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.88, 72Rho Cet is visible to the naked eye.