3.79
Apparent Mag27.3
Distance (ly)G0V
Spectral Type5,900
Temperature (K)Xi Ursae Majoris was the first binary star system to have its orbit computed, by Felix Savary in 1827.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.79
Absolute Magnitude4.87
Distance27.3 light-years
Spectral TypeG0V
Temperature5,900 K
Luminosity1.07 L☉
Radius1.01 R☉
Mass1.05 M☉
Right Ascension11h 18m 11.1s
Declination+31° 31′ 45.0″
ConstellationUrsa Major
Notable Facts
- Xi Ursae Majoris was the first binary with a computed orbit in 1827
- Both components are Sun-like G-type stars
- The orbital period is 59.84 years