Lambda Ursae Minoris
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Right ascension | 17h 16m 56.45s[1] |
| Declination | +89° 02' 15.74" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +6.35[1] |
| Distance | 888 ± 130 ly (270 ± 40 pc) |
| Spectral type | M1III[1] |
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Lambda Ursae Minoris (λ UMi, λ Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor.
Lambda Ursae Minoris is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +6.35.[1] It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.10 magnitudes. It is approximately 888 light years from Earth.
References
External links
- Lambda Ursae Minoris on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- LAMBDA UMI (Lambda Ursae Minoris) – Jim Kaler
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