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72 Leo

HIP 54951; 72 Leo Star Leo Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.63
Variable Type Slow Irregular Variable
Spectral Type M3IIb
Star Color Red (B-V 1.66)
Distance 326.2 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 15m 12.2s
Dec +23° 05' 44.0"
Constellation Leo
HR 4362
HIP 54951
Flamsteed 72 Leo

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Stellar Notes

Lb?, 4.59 - 4.65V.
Ultraviolet FeII emission.

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