HIP 69972

HIP 69972 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

HIP 69972 lies approximately 38.5 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 38 years ago.

HIP 69972 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 69972 has an apparent magnitude of +6.66, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.017.