72 Oph

72 Oph

72 Oph is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 72 Oph.

Located approximately 86.9 light-years from Earth, 72 Oph resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

72 Oph is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.71, 72 Oph is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.159.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class A — A-type (White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.159

观测

视星等 +3.71
绝对星等 1.58
距离 86.9 ly

位置

赤经 18h 7.35m
赤纬 9° 33.83′

常见问题

What type of star is 72 Oph?
72 Oph is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 72 Oph from Earth?
72 Oph is approximately 86.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 72 Oph with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 3.71, 72 Oph is visible to the naked eye.