Yildun - δ Ursae Minoris (delta Ursae Minoris)
Yildun, also designated as δ Ursae Minoris (delta Ursae Minoris), is a main-sequence star of spectral class A1 in the constellation of Ursa Minor.
Yildun visual magnitude is 4.36. Because of its moderate brightness, Yildun 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
Simplified finder chart for Yildun - δ Ursae Minoris (delta Ursae Minoris).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Yildun is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Yildun is distant 182.63 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Yildun - δ Ursae Minoris (delta Ursae Minoris) is circumpolar and transits at 17:23 UTC (altitude: 54.9°)