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Alkaphrah
A1Vn12Kap UMa · Ursa Major
Alkaphrah is a A1Vn-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 358 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.57, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 44471.
Common NameAlkaphrah
Bayer Designation12Kap UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 44471
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension9h 3m 37.5s
Declination+47° 9' 23"
Distance358 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.57
Absolute Magnitude-1.64
Color Index (B-V)0.01
Spectral ClassA1Vn
Variable StarNo