Kappa Ursae Majoris (HIP 44471), a white bright giant star in Stars

Kappa Ursae Majoris (HIP 44471) is a white bright giant star (A1III) in Stars, 357 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.57.

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Kappa Ursae Majoris (HIP 44471)

Kappa Ursae Majoris is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 357 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.57. Galactic velocity: 34.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,442 24,426 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 9h 3m, Dec +47° 9.4'

Spectral type: A1III

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