2.44
Apparent Mag83.2
Distance (ly)A0Ve
Spectral Type9,355
Temperature (K)Phecda is a main-sequence star in Ursa Major forming part of the bowl of the Big Dipper. It is a member of the Ursa Major moving group.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.44
Absolute Magnitude0.36
Distance83.2 light-years
Spectral TypeA0Ve
Temperature9,355 K
Luminosity65 L☉
Radius3.04 R☉
Mass2.94 M☉
Right Ascension11h 53m 49.8s
Declination+53° 41′ 41.1″
ConstellationUrsa Major
Notable Facts
- Phecda forms the lower-left corner of the Big Dipper's bowl
- It is a member of the Ursa Major moving group
- The name means thigh in Arabic