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Kapteyn's StarvsPherkad

Pherkad has a higher Declination (72 vs -45 °), while Kapteyn's Star has a higher Absolute Magnitude (11 vs -3 mag), while Pherkad has a higher Luminosity (1,225 vs 0 × Sun).

Brightness

9
Apparent Magnitude
3
11
Absolute Magnitude
-3
0
Luminosity
1,225

Physical Properties

13
Distance
487
3,730
Surface Temperature
9,455
2
Color Index (B-V)
0

Position

5
Right Ascension
15
-45
Declination
72

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