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72 Leo
M3III72 Leo · Leo
72 Leo is a M3III-type star located in the constellation of Leo. Sitting at a distance of approximately 959 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.56, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 54951.
Common Name72 Leo
Bayer Designation72 Leo
HIP Catalog IDHIP 54951
ConstellationLeo
Right Ascension11h 15m 12.2s
Declination+23° 5' 44"
Distance959 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.56
Absolute Magnitude-2.78
Color Index (B-V)1.66
Spectral ClassM3III
Variable StarNo