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Proper Name	Alula Australis
Bayer Designation	Xi Ursae Majoris
Flamsteed Number	53 Ursae Majoris
HR (BSC)	4375 (A), 4374 (B)
HD	98231 (A), 98230 (B)
Other Designations	Gliese 473, LHS 2391 (A), LHS 2391 (B)
Constellation	Ursa Major
Right Ascension	11h 18m 11s
Declination	+31° 31' 45"
Distance	28 light years 9 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +4.25 (A), +4.77 (B) Absolute: +4.54 (A), +5.06 (B)
Spectral Class	F8.5:V bright yellow dwarf (A) G2V yellow dwarf (B)
Planets in this system	Xi Ursae Majoris B b, brown dwarf (unconfirmed)
Optimum Visibility	March / April

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