71 UMa

71 UMa

71 UMa is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 71 UMa.

Located approximately 858.3 light-years from Earth, 71 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

71 UMa is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +5.82, 71 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.622.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral Class M — M-type (Red)
Índice de cor (B−V) 1,622

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +5.82
Magnitude Absoluta -1,28
Distância 858 ly
Constelação Ursa Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 12h 25,05m
Declinação 56° 46,67′

Perguntas frequentes

What type of star is 71 UMa?
71 UMa is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is 71 UMa from Earth?
71 UMa is approximately 858.3 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 71 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.82, 71 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 71 UMa in?
71 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.