Megrez - δ Ursae Majoris (delta Ursae Majoris)
Megrez, also designated as δ Ursae Majoris (delta Ursae Majoris), is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Ursa Major.
Megrez visual magnitude is 3.31. Because of its moderate brightness, Megrez 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Megrez is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Megrez 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 Megrez double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Megrez is distant 81.40 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 13 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Megrez - δ Ursae Majoris (delta Ursae Majoris) is circumpolar and transits at 20:05 UTC (altitude: 84.6°)