Tania Borealis

Tania Borealis (λ Ursae Majoris) is a white subgiant star in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 3.45 it is the 274th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 226 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationUrsa Major
Designationλ Ursae Majoris (Lambda Ursae Majoris), HR 4033
Apparent magnitude3.45 (274th brightest)
Spectral typeA2IV
Colorwhite (B−V 0.03)
Distanceabout 226 light-years
Right ascension10 h 17.1 min
Declination+42.91°
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 Borealis

Tania Borealis is in Ursa Major. From 40° N it is highest in the north in April evenings, about 87° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 12° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Merak (15° away), Phecda (19° away) and Dubhe (20° away).

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Other named stars in Ursa Major

AliothDubheAlkaidMizarMerakPhecdaTania AustralisTalithaMegrezMuscidaAlula BorealisAlkaphrahTaiyangshouAlcorAlula Australis

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