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Gamma Ursa Majoris (Phad)

Gamma Ursa Majoris (γ UMa), also known as Phad, is a spectral class A0V SB star of magnitude 2.41 located in the constellation Ursa Major. γ UMa is one of the brighter stars in Ursa Major and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Gamma Ursa Majoris
      1. Short name:
      2. γ UMa
      1. Common name:
      2. Phad
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A0V SB
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.41
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 11h 53m 49.74s
      1. Declination:
      2. +53° 41' 41.0"