26 UMa

26 UMa

26 UMa is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 26 UMa.

Located approximately 262.2 light-years from Earth, 26 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.47, 26 UMa sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.027.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,027

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.47
Absolute Helligkeit -0,06
Entfernung 262 ly
Sternbild Ursa Major

Position

Rektaszension 9h 34,82m
Deklination 52° 3,09′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 26 UMa?
26 UMa is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 26 UMa from Earth?
26 UMa is approximately 262.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 26 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.47, 26 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 26 UMa in?
26 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.