38 UMa
38 UMa
38 UMa is a K-type (Orange) star located in the constellation Ursa Major. It carries the designation 38 UMa.
Located approximately 226.8 light-years from Earth, 38 UMa resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.
38 UMa is classified as a spectral class K star (K-type (Orange)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.
With an apparent magnitude of +5.12, 38 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 orange hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.207.
物理特性
| 光谱类型 | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| 色指数 (B−V) | 1.207 |
观测
| 视星等 | +5.12 |
| 绝对星等 | 0.91 |
| 距离 | 227 ly |
| 星座 | Ursa Major |
位置
| 赤经 | 10h 41.94m |
| 赤纬 | 65° 42.98′ |
常见问题
What type of star is 38 UMa?
38 UMa is a Class K — K-type (Orange) star.
How far is 38 UMa from Earth?
38 UMa is approximately 226.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see 38 UMa with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 5.12, 38 UMa is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is 38 UMa in?
38 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major.