Yildun

Delta Ursae Minoris

Ursa Minor

4.35
Apparent Mag
183
Distance (ly)
A1V
Spectral Type
9,000
Temperature (K)

Yildun is a white main-sequence star in Ursa Minor relatively close to the north celestial pole.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.35
Absolute Magnitude0.62
Distance183 light-years
Spectral TypeA1V
Temperature9,000 K
Luminosity47 L☉
Radius2.8 R☉
Mass2.35 M☉
Right Ascension17h 32m 13.0s
Declination+86° 35′ 11.3″
ConstellationUrsa Minor

Notable Facts

  • Yildun means star in Turkish
  • It is one of the stars in the Little Dipper
  • The star lies near the north celestial pole

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