Tania Australis

Tania Australis (μ Ursae Majoris) is a red giant star in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 3.05 it is the 185th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 183 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationUrsa Major
Designationμ Ursae Majoris (Mu Ursae Majoris), HR 4069
Apparent magnitude3.05 (185th brightest)
Spectral typeM0III
Colorred (B−V 1.59)
Distanceabout 183 light-years
Right ascension10 h 22.3 min
Declination+41.50°
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 Tania Australis

Tania Australis is in Ursa Major. From 40° N it is highest in the north in April evenings, about 89° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 14° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Merak (16° away), Phecda (20° away) and Dubhe (21° away).

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Other named stars in Ursa Major

AliothDubheAlkaidMizarMerakPhecdaTalithaMegrezMuscidaTania BorealisAlula BorealisAlkaphrahTaiyangshouAlcorAlula Australis

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