47 Ursae Majoris (HIP 53721), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

47 Ursae Majoris (HIP 53721) is a yellow main-sequence star (G1V) in Stars, 46 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.03.

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47 Ursae Majoris (HIP 53721)

47 Ursae Majoris is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 46 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.03. Iron abundance: 0.00 (100% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 24.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,927 31,161 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 10h 59m, Dec +40° 25.8'

Spectral type: G1V

Known exoplanets: 3

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