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Merak
A1V48Bet UMa · Ursa Major
Merak is a A1V-type star located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 79.74 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.34, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 53910.
Common NameMerak
Bayer Designation48Bet UMa
HIP Catalog IDHIP 53910
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right Ascension11h 1m 50.4s
Declination+56° 22' 57"
Distance79.74 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.34
Absolute Magnitude+0.40
Color Index (B-V)0.03
Spectral ClassA1V
Variable StarNo