Beta Ursae Majoris
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| Distance to Earth | 79. 75 light years |
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| Magnitude | 2. 37 |
| Surface temperature | 9,377 K |
| Spectral type | A1IVps |
| Coordinates | RA 11h 1m 50s | Dec +56° 22′ 57″ |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0. 61 |
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| ID | 2184257 |
About Beta Ursae Majoris
Beta Ursae Majoris, formally named Merak, is a star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Ursa Major. The apparent visual magnitude of this star is +2. 37, which means it is readily visible to the naked eye.