Merak
Merak is found in the constellation Ursa Major and is 79.75 light years away from Earth. Merak is a white star and is categorized as a hotter than average star.
- Common Name:
- Merak
- Bayer:
- β UMa
- Bayer Long:
- Beta Ursae Majoris
- Flamsteed:
- 48 Ursae Majoris
- Meade Star Number:
- 108
- SAO:
- 27876
- HR:
- 4295
- HD:
- 95418
- DM:
- BD+57 1302
- GC:
- 15145
- HIP:
- 53910
- Right Ascension:
- 11h 1m 50.490s
- Declination:
- +56° 22' 56.57"
- Magnitude:
- 2.3
- Distance:
- 79.75 Light Years
- Spectral Type:
- A1V
- Constellation:
- Ursa Major