Omicron Ursae Majoris (HIP 41704), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Omicron Ursae Majoris (HIP 41704) is a yellow bright giant star (G5III:) in Stars, 179 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.35.

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Omicron Ursae Majoris (HIP 41704)

Omicron Ursae Majoris is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 179 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.35. Iron abundance: -0.11 (78% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 48.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,122 28,389 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 30m, Dec +60° 43.1'

Spectral type: G5III:

Known exoplanets: 1

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