Pherkad

Pherkad is a A-type (White) star. It carries the designation 13Gam UMi.

Located approximately 486.8 light-years from Earth, Pherkad resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Pherkad is classified as a spectral class A star (A-type (White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

At an apparent magnitude of +3.00, Pherkad 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 blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.058.