HIP 72438

HIP 72438 is a B-type (Blue-White) star.

At a distance of roughly 1,406 light-years, HIP 72438 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 72438 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.91, HIP 72438 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 -0.106.