Xi Ursae Majoris

Xi Ursae Majoris

Ursa Major

3.79
Apparent Mag
27.3
Distance (ly)
G0V
Spectral Type
5,900
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

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