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Alkaid
B3V SB85Eta UMa · Ursa Major
Alkaid is a B3V SB-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 104 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.85, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 67301.
Common NameAlkaid
Bayer Designation85Eta UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 67301
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension13h 47m 32.5s
Declination+49° 18' 48"
Distance104 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.85
Absolute Magnitude-0.67
Color Index (B-V)-0.10
Spectral ClassB3V SB
Variable StarNo