Epsilon Ursae Majoris vs Dubhe
| Properti | Epsilon Ursae Majoris | Dubhe |
|---|---|---|
| Penunjukan | 77Eps UMa | 50Alp UMa |
| Rasi Bintang | Ursa Major | Ursa Major |
| Kelas Spektral | Class A — A-type (White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Magnitudo Semu | +1.76 | +1.81 |
| Magnitudo Mutlak | -0,26 | -1,07 |
| Jarak | 82.5 ly | 123 ly |
| Massa | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Suhu | N/A | N/A |
| Luminositas | N/A | N/A |
Perbedaan Utama
- ◆ Both are the two brightest stars of the Big Dipper in Ursa Major, but they differ in type and motion.
- ◆ Alioth (Epsilon UMa) is an A-type chemically peculiar variable; Dubhe (Alpha UMa) is a K-type giant.
- ◆ Alioth is a member of the Ursa Major Moving Group; Dubhe is not and moves in the opposite direction.
- ◆ Dubhe forms the 'pointer pair' with Merak that indicates Polaris.
- ◆ Alioth is slightly brighter than Dubhe despite the Alpha/Epsilon designations.