Alioth vs Dubhe
| Özellik | Alioth | Dubhe |
|---|---|---|
| Adlandırma | 77Eps UMa | 50Alp UMa |
| Takımyıldız | Ursa Major | Ursa Major |
| Spektral Sınıf | Class A — A-type (White) | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) |
| Görünür Parlaklık | +1.76 | +1.81 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -0,26 | -1,07 |
| Mesafe | 82.5 ly | 123 ly |
| Kütle | N/A | N/A |
| Yarıçap | N/A | N/A |
| Sıcaklık | N/A | N/A |
| Parlaklık | N/A | N/A |
Temel Farklılıklar
- ◆ Both are the two brightest stars of the Big Dipper in Ursa Major, but they differ in type and motion.
- ◆ Alioth (Epsilon UMa) is an A-type chemically peculiar variable; Dubhe (Alpha UMa) is a K-type giant.
- ◆ Alioth is a member of the Ursa Major Moving Group; Dubhe is not and moves in the opposite direction.
- ◆ Dubhe forms the 'pointer pair' with Merak that indicates Polaris.
- ◆ Alioth is slightly brighter than Dubhe despite the Alpha/Epsilon designations.