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Megrez
A3Vvar69Del UMa · Ursa Major
Megrez is a A3Vvar-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 80.51 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.32, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 59774.
Common NameMegrez
Bayer Designation69Del UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 59774
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension12h 15m 25.5s
Declination+57° 1' 57"
Distance80.51 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.32
Absolute Magnitude+1.36
Color Index (B-V)0.08
Spectral ClassA3Vvar
Variable StarNo