Merak

Proper 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

Right Ascention:

11^h 1^m 50.490^s

Declination:

+56° 22' 56.57"

Magnitude:

2.4

Spectral Type:

A1V

Constellation:

Ursa Major