Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Ursa Major |
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Abbreviation | UMa |
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Genitive | Ursae Majoris |
Pronunciation | /ˈɜrsə ˈmeɪdʒər/, genitive /ˌɜrsiː məˈdʒɒrɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Great Bear |
Right ascension | 10.67 h |
Declination | +55.38° |
Quadrant | NQ2 |
Area | 1280 sq. deg. (3rd) |
Main stars | 7, 20 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
93 |
Stars with planets | 13 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 7 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 8 |
Brightest star | ε UMa (Alioth) (1.76m) |
Nearest star | Lalande 21185 (8.31 ly, 2.55 pc) |
Messier objects | 7 |
Meteor showers | Alpha Ursa Majorids Leonids-Ursids |
Bordering constellations |
Draco Camelopardalis Lynx Leo Minor Leo Coma Berenices Canes Venatici Boötes |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −30°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. ![]() |