Beta Ursae Majoris photograph

Beta Ursae Majoris

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Distance to Earth79. 75 light years
Magnitude 2. 37
Surface temperature9,377 K
Spectral typeA1IVps
CoordinatesRA 11h 1m 50s | Dec +56° 22′ 57″
Absolute magnitude (MV)+0. 61
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2184257
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About Beta Ursae Majoris


Beta Ursae Majoris, formally named Merak, is a star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Ursa Major. The apparent visual magnitude of this star is +2. 37, which means it is readily visible to the naked eye.

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