72 Her

72 Her

72 Her is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Hercules. It carries the designation 72 Her.

72 Her lies approximately 46.7 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 46 years ago.

72 Her is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.38, 72 Her 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 yellow-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.619.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Color Index (B−V) 0.619

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +5.38
Absolute Magnitude 4.60
Distance 46.7 ly
Constellation Hercules

Position

Right Ascension 17h 20.66m
Declination 32° 28.06′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 72 Her?
72 Her is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 72 Her from Earth?
72 Her is approximately 46.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Her with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.38, 72 Her is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 72 Her in?
72 Her is located in the constellation Hercules.