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Pherkad
A3II-III13Gam UMi · Ursa Minor
Pherkad is a A3II-III-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Minor. Sitting at a distance of approximately 487 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.00, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 75097.
Common NamePherkad
Bayer Designation13Gam UMi
HIP Catalog IDHIP 75097
ConstellationUrsa Minor
Right Ascension15h 20m 43.7s
Declination+71° 50' 2"
Distance487 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.00
Absolute Magnitude-2.87
Color Index (B-V)0.06
Spectral ClassA3II-III
Variable StarNo