ψ Ursae Majoris (psi Ursae Majoris)
ψ Ursae Majoris is a giant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Ursa Major.
ψ Ursae Majoris visual magnitude is 3.01. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Ursae Majoris 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 ψ Ursae Majoris is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Ursae Majoris is distant 146.78 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ψ Ursae Majoris (psi Ursae Majoris) is circumpolar and transits at 19:28 UTC (altitude: 82.9°)