Pherkad
Overlaid DSS image of Pherkad, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Pherkad
Gamma Ursae Minoris, γ UMi, 13 UMi
BD+72 679, HD 137422, HR 5735, SAO 8220, GSC 04414-02314, HIP 75097
BD+72 679, HD 137422, HR 5735, SAO 8220, GSC 04414-02314, HIP 75097
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.002 | Right Ascension | 15h 20' 43.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 71° 50' 2" N |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Classification | A2III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 20, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant white, no companion noted, 11 UMi is visible 15' west
Other Data Sources for Pherkad
Nearby objects for Pherkad
3 objects found within 120'
| 11 Ursae Minoris | 12 Ursae Minoris | 14 Ursae Minoris |
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Pherkad