27 UMa

27 UMa

27 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 27 UMa.

Located approximately 478.2 light-years from Earth, 27 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.15, 27 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.029.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,029

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.15
Absolute Helligkeit -0,68
Entfernung 478 ly
Sternbild Ursa Major

Position

Rektaszension 9h 42,95m
Deklination 72° 15,16′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 27 UMa?
27 UMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 27 UMa from Earth?
27 UMa is approximately 478.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 27 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.15, 27 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 27 UMa in?
27 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.