56 UMa

56 UMa

56 UMa is a G-type (Yellow) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 56 UMa.

Located approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth, 56 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

56 UMa is classified as a spectral class G star (G-type (Yellow)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.99, 56 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 yellow hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.998.

Физические свойства

Спектральный класс Class G — G-type (Yellow)
Показатель цвета (B−V) 0,998

Наблюдение

Видимая звёздная величина +4.99
Абсолютная звёздная величина -1,08
Расстояние 533 ly
Созвездие Ursa Major

Положение

Прямое восхождение 11h 22,83m
Склонение 43° 28,96′

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What type of star is 56 UMa?
56 UMa is a Class G — G-type (Yellow) star.
How far is 56 UMa from Earth?
56 UMa is approximately 532.9 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 56 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.99, 56 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 56 UMa in?
56 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.