5 UMi

5 UMi is a K-type (Orange) star. It carries the designation 5 UMi.

Located approximately 358.8 light-years from Earth, 5 UMi resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

With an apparent magnitude of +4.25, 5 UMi 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 +1.431.