Psi Ursae Majoris
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Observation data Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Ursa Major |
Right ascension | 11h 09m 39.8s |
Declination | +44° 29' 55" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.00 |
Absolute magnitude (V) | -0.27 |
Distance | 147 ± 4 ly (45 ± 1 pc) |
Spectral type | K1III |
Other designations | |
Psi Ursae Majoris (ψ UMa / ψ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major.
The name "Ta Tsun" of chinese origin supposedly translates as "the great wine-jar". Wasat, the delta star in the constellation Gemini can also be called by this name.
Psi Ursae Majoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.00. It is approximately 147 light years from Earth.