6 UMa

6 UMa

6 UMa is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 6 UMa.

Located approximately 306.8 light-years from Earth, 6 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

6 UMa is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.57, 6 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.877.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,877

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +5.57
Absolute Helligkeit 0,70
Entfernung 307 ly
Sternbild Ursa Major

Position

Rektaszension 8h 56,62m
Deklination 64° 36,23′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 6 UMa?
6 UMa is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 6 UMa from Earth?
6 UMa is approximately 306.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 6 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.57, 6 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 6 UMa in?
6 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.