17 UMa

17 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 17 UMa.

Located approximately 720.0 light-years from Earth, 17 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +5.28, 17 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 +1.568.