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Gamma Ursa Minoris (Pherkad)

Gamma Ursa Minoris (γ UMi), also known as Pherkad, is a spectral class A3II-III star of magnitude 3.04 located in the constellation Ursa Minor. γ UMi is one of the brighter stars in Ursa Minor and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Gamma Ursa Minoris
      1. Short name:
      2. γ UMi
      1. Common name:
      2. Pherkad
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A3II-III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.04
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 15h 20m 43.75s
      1. Declination:
      2. +71° 50' 02.3"