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Kochab
K4IIIvar7Bet UMi · Ursa Minor
Kochab is a K4IIIvar-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Minor. Sitting at a distance of approximately 131 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.07, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 72607.
Common NameKochab
Bayer Designation7Bet UMi
HIP Catalog IDHIP 72607
ConstellationUrsa Minor
Right Ascension14h 50m 42.4s
Declination+74° 9' 20"
Distance131 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.07
Absolute Magnitude-0.95
Color Index (B-V)1.47
Spectral ClassK4IIIvar
Variable StarNo