Polaris A and Polaris Ab
By stretching the capabilities of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to the limit, astronomers have photographed the close companion of Polaris for the first time.
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | Alpha Ursae Minoris, North Star, Polaris, Polaris A, Polaris B |
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| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Main Sequence Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Triple |
| Distance: | 400 light years |
| Constellation: | Ursa Minor |
| Category: | Stars |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 2 31 54.15 |
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| Position (Dec): | 89° 15' 51.30" |
| Field of view: | 0.09 x 0.09 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is -0.0° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet Near-UV | 220 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |