Skip to content

Castor BvsDubhe

Castor B has a higher Absolute Magnitude (2 vs -1 mag), while Dubhe has a higher Luminosity (233 vs 16 × Sun), while Dubhe has a higher Distance (123 vs 52 light-years).

Brightness

3
Apparent Magnitude
2
2
Absolute Magnitude
-1
16
Luminosity
233

Physical Properties

52
Distance
123
N/A
Surface Temperature
4,601
N/A
Color Index (B-V)
1

Position

8
Right Ascension
11
32
Declination
62

Similar Comparisons to Castor B vs Dubhe

Data sourced from HYG Database (Free for any purpose, including commercial).