Lambda Ursae Minoris

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λ Ursae Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Ursa Minor
Right ascension 17h 16m 56.8s
Declination +89° 02' 16"
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.31
Distance 880 ± 130 ly
(270 ± 40 pc)
Spectral type M1III
Other designations
HR 7394, HD 183030,
BD+88 112, FK5 914,
HIP 84535, SAO 3020,
GC 25111, BDS 9648,
CCDM 17169+8902

Lambda Ursae Minoris (λ UMi / λ Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor.

Lambda Ursae Minoris is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +6.31. It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.10 magnitudes. It is approximately 880 light years from Earth.


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