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Mizar
A2V79Zet UMa · Ursa Major
Mizar is a A2V-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 85.81 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.23, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 65378.
Common NameMizar
Bayer Designation79Zet UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 65378
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension13h 23m 55.5s
Declination+54° 55' 31"
Distance85.81 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.23
Absolute Magnitude+0.13
Color Index (B-V)0.06
Spectral ClassA2V
Variable StarNo