Alula Australis

Alula Australis (ξ Ursae Majoris) is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 4.41 it is the 815th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationUrsa Major
Designationξ Ursae Majoris (Xi Ursae Majoris), HR 4375
Apparent magnitude4.41 (815th brightest)
Spectral typeG0V
Coloryellow (B−V 0.59)
Distance—
Right ascension11 h 18.2 min
Declination+31.53°
Best monthApril (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 Alula Australis

Alula Australis is in Ursa Major. From 40° N it is highest in the south in April evenings, about 82° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 23° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Zosma (11° away), Denebola (18° away) and Phecda (23° away).

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Other named stars in Ursa Major

AliothDubheAlkaidMizarMerakPhecdaTania AustralisTalithaMegrezMuscidaTania BorealisAlula BorealisAlkaphrahTaiyangshouAlcor

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