ε Ursae Minoris (epsilon Ursae Minoris)

ε Ursae Minoris is a variable and double giant star of spectral class G5 in the constellation of Ursa Minor.

ε Ursae Minoris visual magnitude is 4.23. Because of its moderate brightness, ε Ursae Minoris is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Ursae Minoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

ε Ursae Minoris is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ε Ursae Minoris double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

ε Ursae Minoris is distant 346.44 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

ε Ursae Minoris (epsilon Ursae Minoris) is circumpolar and transits at 22:57 UTC (altitude: 59.5°)