HIP 72296

HIP 72296 is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

Located approximately 501.0 light-years from Earth, HIP 72296 resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 72296 is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.90, HIP 72296 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.336.