Eta Ursae Majoris (also known as Alkaid) is a star system, a binary star in the space of the galaxy's Alpha Quadrant.
History and specifics
This binary consists of paired type B blue stars and is visible from Sol in the constellation of Ursa Major. (ST reference: Star Charts)
Appendices
Connections
Stars, systems and objects of the Ursa Major constellation |
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61 Ursae Majoris • Alpha Ursae Majoris (Dubhe) • Beta Ursae Majoris (Merak) • Epsilon Ursae Majoris (Alioth) • Eta Ursae Majoris (Alkaid) • Iota Ursae Majoris (Dnoces) • Lalande 21185 • Ursa Major Lacus • Zeta Ursae Majoris (Mizar) |
References
External links
- Eta Ursae Majoris article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.