Alula Borealis

Alula Borealis (ν Ursae Majoris) is a orange star in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 3.48 it is the 283rd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 229 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationUrsa Major
Designationν Ursae Majoris (Nu Ursae Majoris), HR 4377
Apparent magnitude3.48 (283rd brightest)
Spectral typeK3-IIIBa0.3
Colororange (B−V 1.40)
Distanceabout 229 light-years
Right ascension11 h 18.5 min
Declination+33.09°
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 Borealis

Alula Borealis is in Ursa Major. From 40° N it is highest in the south in April evenings, about 83° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 22° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Zosma (13° away), Denebola (20° away) and Phecda (22° away).

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Other named stars in Ursa Major

AliothDubheAlkaidMizarMerakPhecdaTania AustralisTalithaMegrezMuscidaTania BorealisAlkaphrahTaiyangshouAlcorAlula Australis

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