Alkaphrah

Alkaphrah (κ Ursae Majoris) is a white star in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 3.6 it is the 326th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Alkaphrah is in the constellation Ursa Major
Alkaphrah (circled) in Ursa Major, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationUrsa Major
Designationκ Ursae Majoris (Kappa Ursae Majoris), HR 3594
Apparent magnitude3.6 (326th brightest)
Spectral typeA1Vn
Colorwhite (B−V 0.00)
Distance—
Right ascension9 h 3.6 min
Declination+47.16°
Best monthMarch (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Alkaphrah

Alkaphrah is in Ursa Major. From 40° N it is highest in the north in March evenings, about 83° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 8° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Merak (20° away), Dubhe (22° away) and Castor (23° away).

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Other named stars in Ursa Major

AliothDubheAlkaidMizarMerakPhecdaTania AustralisTalithaMegrezMuscidaTania BorealisAlula BorealisTaiyangshouAlcorAlula Australis

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