Phecda

64Gam UMa

Phecda holds the Gamma designation of Ursa Major and marks the inner corner of the Big Dipper's bowl, where the bowl meets the handle. It is a white A-type star with a near-neutral colour index of 0.044. Lying about 83 light-years away, Phecda appears at apparent magnitude 2.41, and its absolute magnitude of 0.38 places its luminosity modestly above that of the Sun-like stars, apparent and true brightness lying close together as is typical of a nearby star. As one of the seven principal stars of the Dipper, it belongs to the most familiar star pattern of the northern sky.

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Propiedades físicas

Clase Espectral A Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de color (B−V) 0,044

Observación

Magnitud Aparente +2.41
Magnitud Absoluta 0,38
Distancia 83.2 ly
Constelación Ursa Major

Posición

Ascensión recta 11h 53,83m
Declinación 53° 41,69′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Phecda?
Phecda is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Phecda from Earth?
Phecda is approximately 83.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Phecda with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.41, Phecda is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Phecda in?
Phecda is located in the constellation Ursa Major.