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Kochab

Kochab (also known as Beta Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It located at Right Ascension 14h 50.705m and Declination 74° 9.333'.
 

 

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Kochab

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Ursae Minoris

Constellation

  Ursa Minor

SAO Catalog Number

  8102

HD Catalog Number

  131873

FK5 Catalog Number

  550

Magnitude

  2.08

Spectral Class

  K4-III

Location

  14h 50.705m (Right Ascension)

  74° 9.333' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.031 (Right Ascension)

  0.012 (Declination)