⭐ Kochab (star)
Kochab (beta UMi) is a K4III star at 130.9 light-years, magnitude 2.07, in the Lesser Bear constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 75097 |
| Bayer designation: | beta UMi |
| Constellation: | Lesser Bear (UMi) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 222.676359° (14:50:42) |
| Declination (Dec): | 74.155506° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.07 |
| Spectral type: | K4III |
| Distance: | 130.9 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 23:11): altitude -9.0°, azimuth 353.5°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -8.7°, azimuth 352.7°.