68 UMa
68 UMa
68 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 68 UMa.
Located approximately 886.3 light-years from Earth, 68 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
68 UMa is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
68 UMa has an apparent magnitude of +6.34, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.505.
Physikalische Eigenschaften
| Spektralklasse | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Farbindex (B−V) | 1,505 |
Beobachtung
| Scheinbare Helligkeit | +6.34 |
| Absolute Helligkeit | -0,83 |
| Entfernung | 886 ly |
| Sternbild | Ursa Major |
Position
| Rektaszension | 12h 11,75m |
| Deklination | 57° 3,26′ |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What type of star is 68 UMa?
68 UMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 68 UMa from Earth?
68 UMa is approximately 886.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 68 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.34, 68 UMa is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 68 UMa in?
68 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.