Lambda Ursae Minoris

λ Ursae Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Ursa Minor
Right ascension 17h 16m 56.45s[1]
Declination +89° 02' 15.74"
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.35[1]
Distance888 ± 130 ly
(270 ± 40 pc)
Spectral typeM1III[1]
Other designations
HR 7394, HD 183030, BD+88 112, FK5 914, HIP 84535, SAO 3020.

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 +6.35.[1] It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.10 magnitudes. It is approximately 888 light years from Earth.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Lambda Ursae Minoris". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2012-03-04.

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