72 Leo
72 Leo
72 Leo is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Leo. It carries the designation 72 Leo.
Located approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth, 72 Leo resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
72 Leo is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +4.56, 72 Leo 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.657.
Fiziksel Özellikler
| Spektral Sınıf | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Renk İndeksi (B−V) | 1,657 |
Gözlem
| Görünür Parlaklık | +4.56 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -2,78 |
| Mesafe | 959 ly |
| Takımyıldız | Leo |
Konum
| Sağ Açıklık | 11h 15,20m |
| Dik Açı | 23° 5,73′ |
Sıkça Sorulan Sorular
What type of star is 72 Leo?
72 Leo is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 72 Leo from Earth?
72 Leo is approximately 959.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Leo with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.56, 72 Leo is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 72 Leo in?
72 Leo is located in the constellation Leo.