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Beta Ursa Minoris (Kochab)

Beta Ursa Minoris (β UMi), also known as Kochab, is a spectral class K4IIIvar star of magnitude 2.07 located in the constellation Ursa Minor. β 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. Beta Ursa Minoris
      1. Short name:
      2. β UMi
      1. Common name:
      2. Kochab
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K4IIIvar
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.07
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 14h 50m 42.40s
      1. Declination:
      2. +74° 09' 19.7"