Kochab

Kochab is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 7Bet UMi.

Located approximately 130.9 light-years from Earth, Kochab resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Kochab is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +2.07, Kochab 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.465.