ζ Ursae Majoris (zeta Ursae Majoris)
ζ Ursae Majoris is a variable and multiple star of spectral class A1 in the constellation of Ursa Major.
ζ Ursae Majoris visual magnitude is 3.95. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ 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
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Finder chart for ζ Ursae Majoris (zeta Ursae Majoris).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Star System Properties
ζ Ursae Majoris 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 ζ Ursae Majoris double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ Ursae Majoris is distant 78.74 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ζ Ursae Majoris (zeta Ursae Majoris) is circumpolar and transits at 03:31 UTC (altitude: 86.7°)