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Alcor Information

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Other Names:

  • Saidak
  • 80 Ursae Majoris
  • HR 5062
  • HD 116842

Data:

  • RA 13 25 13.5
  • Dec +54 59 17
  • V 4.01
  • B-V +0.16
  • Spectral Type A5V

Constellation:

Ursa Major

Alcor Information:

Alcor, along with companion, Mizar, means "the Horse and Rider." It is the middle of the handle of the Big Dipper.

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