27 UMa

27 UMa

27 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 27 UMa.

Located approximately 478.2 light-years from Earth, 27 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.15, 27 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.029.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,029

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.15
Magnitude Absoluta -0,68
Distância 478 ly
Constelação Ursa Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 9h 42,95m
Declinação 72° 15,16′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 27 UMa?
27 UMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 27 UMa from Earth?
27 UMa is approximately 478.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 27 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.15, 27 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 27 UMa in?
27 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.