25The UMa
25The UMa
25The UMa is a F-type (Yellow-White) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 25The UMa.
25The UMa lies approximately 44.0 light-years from Earth, placing it within the Sun's local stellar neighborhood. This relatively short cosmic distance means the light reaching us today departed the star only about 43 years ago.
25The UMa is classified as a spectral class F star (F-type (Yellow-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
At an apparent magnitude of +3.17, 25The UMa is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.475.
Physical Properties
| Spectral Class | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Color Index (B−V) | 0.475 |
Observation
| Apparent Magnitude | +3.17 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 2.52 |
| Distance | 44.0 ly |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
Position
| Right Ascension | 9h 32.86m |
| Declination | 51° 40.64′ |