Kapteyn's Star vs Polaris
| Property | Kapteyn's Star | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | N/A | 1Alp UMi |
| Constellation | N/A | N/A |
| Spectral Class | Class M — M-type (Red) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +8.86 | +1.97 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 10.90 | -3.64 |
| Distance | 12.8 ly | 433 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |