Alkaphrah

Alkaphrah is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 12Kap UMa.

Located approximately 358.4 light-years from Earth, Alkaphrah resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Alkaphrah is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.57, Alkaphrah is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.007.