Merak

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A star of the Big Dipper, Merak holds the Beta designation of Ursa Major and forms one of the two stars at the outer edge of the Dipper's bowl. It is a white A-type star with a near-neutral colour index of 0.033. Merak lies about 80 light-years away and appears at apparent magnitude 2.34; its absolute magnitude of 0.40 marks a luminosity somewhat above Sun-like stars. Together with the neighbouring star Dubhe, Merak forms the pair of pointer stars whose line, extended across the sky, has long guided observers toward the north celestial pole, a use that makes it one of the most practically important stars of the northern heavens.

Propriedades físicas

Classe Espectral A Class A — A-type (White)
Índice de cor (B−V) 0,033

Observação

Magnitude Aparente +2.34
Magnitude Absoluta 0,40
Distância 79.7 ly
Constelação Ursa Major

Posição

Ascensão reta 11h 1,84m
Declinação 56° 22,95′

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Merak?
Merak is a Class A — A-type (White) star.
How far is Merak from Earth?
Merak is approximately 79.7 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Merak with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.34, Merak is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Merak in?
Merak is located in the constellation Ursa Major.