Lambda Ursae Majoris
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Ursa Major |
Right ascension | 10h 17m 05.8s |
Declination | +42° 54' 52" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.45 |
Distance | 134 ± 4 ly (41 ± 1 pc) |
Spectral type | A2IV |
Other designations | |
Lambda Ursae Majoris (λ UMa / λ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. It also has the traditional names Tania Borealis, and Alkafzah Borealis.
Lambda Ursae Majoris is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +3.45. It is approximately 134 light years from Earth.