4 UMi

4 UMi

4 UMi is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 4 UMi.

Located approximately 456.8 light-years from Earth, 4 UMi resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.80, 4 UMi 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 +1.368.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class K — K-type (Orange)
Farbindex (B−V) 1,368

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +4.80
Absolute Helligkeit -0,93
Entfernung 457 ly

Position

Rektaszension 14h 8,85m
Deklination 77° 32,85′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 4 UMi?
4 UMi is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 4 UMi from Earth?
4 UMi is approximately 456.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 4 UMi with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.80, 4 UMi is visible to the naked eye.