Lambda Ursae Minoris

λ Ursae Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Ursa Minor
Right ascension 17h 16m 56.45s[1]
Declination +89° 02' 15.74"
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.35[1]
Distance888 ± 130 ly
(270 ± 40 pc)
Spectral typeM1III[1]
Other designations
HR 7394, HD 183030, BD+88 112, FK5 914, HIP 84535, SAO 3020.

Lambda Ursae Minoris (λ UMi, λ Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor.

Lambda Ursae Minoris is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +6.35.[1] It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.10 magnitudes. It is approximately 888 light years from Earth.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Lambda Ursae Minoris". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2012-03-04.

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