5 UMi

5 UMi

5 UMi is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 5 UMi.

Located approximately 358.8 light-years from Earth, 5 UMi resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.25, 5 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.431.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,431

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +4.25
Magnitud Absoluta -0,96
Distancia 359 ly

Posición

Ascensión recta 14h 27,53m
Declinación 75° 41,76′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 5 UMi?
5 UMi is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 5 UMi from Earth?
5 UMi is approximately 358.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 5 UMi with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.25, 5 UMi is visible to the naked eye.