73 UMa

73 UMa

73 UMa is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 73 UMa.

Located approximately 417.1 light-years from Earth, 73 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

73 UMa is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.68, 73 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.582.

Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral Class M — M-type (Red)
Índice de color (B−V) 1,582

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +5.68
Magnitud Absoluta 0,15
Distancia 417 ly
Constelación Ursa Major

Posición

Ascensión recta 12h 27,59m
Declinación 55° 42,76′

Preguntas frecuentes

What type of star is 73 UMa?
73 UMa is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 73 UMa from Earth?
73 UMa is approximately 417.1 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 73 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.68, 73 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 73 UMa in?
73 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.