Upsilon Boötis

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υ Boötis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Boötes
Right ascension 13h 49m 28.6s
Declination +15° 47' 52"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.05
Distance 245 ± 15 ly
(75 ± 5 pc)
Spectral type K5.5III
Other designations
5 Boötis, HR 5200, HD 120477, BD+16°2564, HIP 67459, SAO 100725, GC 18674

Upsilon Boötis (υ Boo / υ Boötis) is a star in the constellation Boötes.

Upsilon Boötis is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.05. It is approximately 245 light years from Earth.