Pherkad

Proper Name:

Pherkad

Bayer:

γ UMi

Bayer Long

Gamma Ursae Minoris

Flamsteed:

13 Ursae Minoris

Meade Star Number:

163

SAO:

8220

HR:

5735

HD:

137422

DM:

BD+72 679

GC:

20692

Right Ascention:

15^h 20^m 43.726^s

Declination:

+71° 50' 2.53"

Magnitude:

3.1

Spectral Type:

A3II-III

Constellation:

Ursa Minor