72 Tau

72 Tau is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Taurus. It carries the designation 72 Tau.

Located approximately 377.9 light-years from Earth, 72 Tau resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

72 Tau is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.53, 72 Tau 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 -0.098.