76 UMa

76 UMa

76 UMa is a A-type (White) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 76 UMa.

Located approximately 521.9 light-years from Earth, 76 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

76 UMa has an apparent magnitude of +6.02, 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.051.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Spektralklasse Class A — A-type (White)
Farbindex (B−V) 0,051

Beobachtung

Scheinbare Helligkeit +6.02
Absolute Helligkeit 0,00
Entfernung 522 ly
Sternbild Ursa Major

Position

Rektaszension 12h 41,57m
Deklination 62° 42,78′

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What type of star is 76 UMa?
76 UMa is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is 76 UMa from Earth?
76 UMa is approximately 521.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 76 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 6.02, 76 UMa is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 76 UMa in?
76 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.