Rho Ursae Majoris

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ρ Ursae Majoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Ursa Major
Right ascension 09h 02m 32.7s
Declination +67° 37' 47"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.74
Distance 287 ± 16 ly
(88 ± 5 pc)
Spectral type M3III-IIIbCa1
Other designations
8 Ursae Majoris, HR 3576,
HD 76827, BD+68 551,
FK5 338, HIP 44390,
SAO 14742, GC 12447

Rho Ursae Majoris (ρ UMa / ρ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major.

Rho Ursae Majoris is a M-type red giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 287 light years from Earth.


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