HIP 47972

HIP 47972 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Leo.

Located approximately 196.4 light-years from Earth, HIP 47972 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 47972 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +10.53, HIP 47972 is a faint star that requires a telescope to observe. It is invisible to the naked eye and too dim for most binoculars. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.637.