Lambda Ursae Majoris
Lambda Ursae Majoris (λ Ursae Majoris, abbreviated Lambda UMa, λ UMa), formally named Tania Borealis /ˈteɪniə ˌbɒriˈælɪs/, is a star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Ursa Major.
Location of λ Ursae Majoris (circled) | |
Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
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Constellation | Ursa Major |
Right ascension | 10h 17m 05.78287s |
Declination | +42° 54′ 51.6808″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.45 |
Characteristics | |
Spectral type | A2 IV |
U−B color index | +0.06 |
B−V color index | +0.03 |
Astrometry | |
Radial velocity (Rv) | +18.1 km/s |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: –180.65 mas/yr Dec.: –46.07 mas/yr |
Parallax (π) | 23.72 ± 0.78 mas |
Distance | 138 ± 5 ly (42 ± 1 pc) |
Absolute magnitude (MV) | +0.10 |
Details | |
Mass | 2.11 M☉ |
Radius | 2.3 R☉ |
Luminosity | 37 L☉ |
Surface gravity (log g) | 3.76±0.14 cgs |
Temperature | 9,247±314 K |
Metallicity [Fe/H] | +0.20 dex |
Rotational velocity (v sin i) | 50 km/s |
Age | 380 Myr |
Other designations | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
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