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.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class A — A-type (White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) 0,051

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +6.02
Magnitude Absolue 0,00
Distance 522 ly
Constellation Ursa Major

Position

Ascension droite 12h 41,57m
Déclinaison 62° 42,78′

Questions fréquentes

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.