HD 125072
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HD 125072 is K3-IV class
star
in the constellation
Centaurus
. The components of the space velocity for this star are U=−18.5, V=−6.9 and W=−26.9 km/s. Based on the composition and kinematics of this star, it has an estimated age of about 10 billion years.
Stellar classification
In astronomy, stellar classification is a classification of stars based on their spectral characteristics. The spectral class of a star is a designated class of a star describing the ionization of its chromosphere, what atomic excitations are most prominent in the light, giving an objective measure...
star
Star
A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity. At the end of its lifetime, a star can also contain a proportion of degenerate matter. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the energy on Earth...
in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Centaurus
Centaurus
Centaurus is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.-Stars:...
. The components of the space velocity for this star are U=−18.5, V=−6.9 and W=−26.9 km/s. Based on the composition and kinematics of this star, it has an estimated age of about 10 billion years.