72 Vir

72 Vir

72 Vir is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Virgo. It carries the designation 72 Vir.

Located approximately 173.6 light-years from Earth, 72 Vir resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

72 Vir is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

72 Vir has an apparent magnitude of +6.10, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.341.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class F — F-type (Yellow-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,341

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.10
Magnitude Absolue 2,47
Distance 174 ly
Constellation Virgo

Position

Ascension droite 13h 30,43m
Déclinaison -6° 28,22′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is 72 Vir?
72 Vir is a Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) star.
How far is 72 Vir from Earth?
72 Vir is approximately 173.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Vir with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.10, 72 Vir is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 72 Vir in?
72 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo.