44 UMa

44 UMa

44 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 44 UMa.

Located approximately 653.6 light-years from Earth, 44 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.12, 44 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 +1.355.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class K — K-type (Orange)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,355

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.12
Magnitude Absoluta -1,39
Distância 654 ly
Constelação Ursa Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 10h 53,57m
Declinação 54° 35,11′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 44 UMa?
44 UMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 44 UMa from Earth?
44 UMa is approximately 653.6 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 44 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.12, 44 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 44 UMa in?
44 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.