Rho Ursae Majoris (HIP 44390), a red bright giant star in Stars

Rho Ursae Majoris (HIP 44390) is a red bright giant star (M3III Ca1) in Stars, 314 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.74.

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Rho Ursae Majoris (HIP 44390)

Rho Ursae Majoris is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 314 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.74. Galactic velocity: 14.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,315 41,229 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 9h 2m, Dec +67° 37.8'

Spectral type: M3III Ca1

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