3.36
Apparent Mag184
Distance (ly)G4II-III
Spectral Type5,242
Temperature (K)Muscida is a yellow giant in Ursa Major marking the nose of the Great Bear.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.36
Absolute Magnitude-0.41
Distance184 light-years
Spectral TypeG4II-III
Temperature5,242 K
Luminosity138 L☉
Radius14.1 R☉
Mass3.09 M☉
Right Ascension08h 30m 15.9s
Declination+60° 43′ 05.4″
ConstellationUrsa Major
Notable Facts
- Muscida marks the snout of the Great Bear
- Its name comes from Latin meaning muzzle
- It has a faint red dwarf companion