λ Ursae Minoris (lambda Ursae Minoris)

λ Ursae Minoris is a double giant star of spectral class M1 in the constellation of Ursa Minor.

λ Ursae Minoris visual magnitude is 6.38. Because of its faintness, λ Ursae Minoris is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

J2000

Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Star System Properties

λ 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 λ Ursae Minoris double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

λ Ursae Minoris is distant 876.34 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 2 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

λ Ursae Minoris (lambda Ursae Minoris) is circumpolar and transits at 17:06 UTC (altitude: 52.5°)