Dubhe (HIP 54061), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Dubhe (HIP 54061) is a yellow bright giant star (G8III) in Stars, 123 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.81.

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Dubhe (HIP 54061)

Dubhe is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 123 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.81. Iron abundance: -0.15 (71% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 26.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,490 24,259 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 3m, Dec +61° 45.1'

Spectral type: G8III

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