72 Leo

72 Leo

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-starfyi="entity" data-slug="72-leo"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/starfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://starfyi.com/iframe/entity/72-leo/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://starfyi.com/star/72-leo/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

72 Leo badge ![72 Leo](https://starfyi.com/badge/entity/72-leo.svg)

Web Component:

<starfyi-entity slug="72-leo"></starfyi-entity>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/starfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

72 Leo is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 72 Leo.

Located approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth, 72 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.56, 72 Leo 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.657.

Physical Properties

Spectral Class M Class M — M-type (Red)
Color Index (B−V) 1.657

Observation

Apparent Magnitude +4.56
Absolute Magnitude -2.78
Distance 959 ly
Constellation Leo

Position

Right Ascension 11h 15.20m
Declination 23° 5.73′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is 72 Leo?
72 Leo is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 72 Leo from Earth?
72 Leo is approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.56, 72 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 72 Leo in?
72 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.