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42 UMa
K2III42 UMa · Ursa Major
42 UMa is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 272 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.57, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 53064.
Common Name42 UMa
Bayer Designation42 UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 53064
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension10h 51m 23.7s
Declination+59° 19' 12"
Distance272 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.57
Absolute Magnitude+0.96
Color Index (B-V)1.16
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo