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CapellavsPherkad

Pherkad has a higher Apparent Magnitude (3 vs 0 mag), while Capella has a higher Color Index (B-V) (1 vs 0), while Pherkad has a higher Distance (487 vs 43 light-years).

Brightness

0
Apparent Magnitude
3
-1
Absolute Magnitude
-3
139
Luminosity
1,225

Physical Properties

43
Distance
487
5,296
Surface Temperature
9,455
1
Color Index (B-V)
0

Position

5
Right Ascension
15
46
Declination
72

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