Beta Ursae Majoris
Information from catalog: Stars
Extended Hipparcos Compilation 
Visual magnitude: 2.34
HD: 95418 
BD: BD+57 1302 
HIP: 53910
HR: 4295
Colour index: 0.03
Blue magnitude: 2.37
Spectral class: A1IVspSr 
Proper motion in right ascension: 81 [mas/y]
Proper motion in declination: 33 [mas/y]
Parallax: 40.9 [mas]
Distance: 79.7 light years
Component: 
Common name: Merak 
Flamsteed number: 48 
Bayer: Bet 
Constellation: Ursa Major
Radial velocity: -13.1 [km/s]
Magnitude I: 2.329
Coordinates: Apparent
Apparent RA: 11h02m46.250s DE:+56°18'04.34"
Mean of the date RA: 11h02m45.291s DE:+56°18'00.42"
Astrometric J2000 RA: 11h01m50.625s DE:+56°22'57.23"
Ecliptic  L: +139°39'14" B:+45°08'17"
Galactic  L: +149°09'55" B:+54°48'16"