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Polaris
Polaris (also known as Alpha Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It located at Right Ascension 2h 31.812m and Declination 89° 15.850'.
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Polaris |
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Fact Sheet
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Identity |
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Alpha Ursae Minoris
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Constellation |
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Ursa Minor
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SAO Catalog Number |
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308
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HD Catalog Number |
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8890
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FK5 Catalog Number |
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907
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Magnitude |
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2.02
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Spectral Class |
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F7:Ib-II
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Location |
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2h 31.812m (Right Ascension)
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89° 15.850' (Declination)
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Proper Motion |
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0.038 (Right Ascension)
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-0.015 (Declination)
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