72 Peg
72 Peg
72 Peg is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Pegasus. It carries the designation 72 Peg.
Located approximately 549.1 light-years from Earth, 72 Peg resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
72 Peg is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.97, 72 Peg 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.383.
Propriedades físicas
| Classe Espectral | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Índice de cor (B−V) | 1,383 |
Observação
| Magnitude Aparente | +4.97 |
| Magnitude Absoluta | -1,16 |
| Distância | 549 ly |
| Constelação | Pegasus |
Posição
| Ascensão reta | 23h 33,95m |
| Declinação | 31° 19,52′ |
Perguntas frequentes
What type of star is 72 Peg?
72 Peg is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 72 Peg from Earth?
72 Peg is approximately 549.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Peg with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.97, 72 Peg is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 72 Peg in?
72 Peg is located in the constellation Pegasus.