Fulu
Fulu is a prominent constellation located in the center of the Ursae Major constellation. It is a relatively small constellation, comprising roughly 20 out of the 88 visible stars within the Ursa Major. Notably, Fulu’s position is a focal point in the heart of the night sky. Its location, near the southern galactic pole, also imparts a unique perspective on the celestial sphere.
Fulu is recognizable in the sky primarily for its significance as a central point for the Ursa Major constellation, a constellation associated with numerous historical figures and mythological figures. This region of the sky has long been studied and utilized for astronomical navigation and the observation of celestial phenomena. Given its relative size, it presents a clear indicator for observers regarding where the southern celestial boundary lies.
Astronomically, Fulu’s location within the Ursa Major constellation, combined with its movement relative to the polar axis, marks a point of relative importance amongst the stars of the night, allowing astronomers to study it for any important celestial occurrences that orbit in that area. For many, it represents a spot of significant geographical meaning relating to some historical events.
Fulu’s measured distance, approximately 489.3 light years from Earth, combined with its apparent brightness suggests a relatively quiet area of stellar activity within our own galactic neighborhood. It represents one of many stars contributing to an overall stable distribution of stars in the Milky Way that provide a baseline of light intensity, and consistent stellar rotation, within the vast space between stars.
Catalog: - Constellation: Cas - Coordinates: RA 9.2430°, Dec 53.8969° - Visual Magnitude: 3.664 - Distance: 489.3 light years - Parallax: 6.666 mas/yr - Proper motion RA: 17.44 mas/yr - Proper motion Dec: -9.523 mas/yr - Identified Objects: Gaia 418001477279154304, HIP 2920, HD 3360
How to see it
Fulu has a visual magnitude of about 3.66: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Fulu: right ascension 0h 36m 58s, declination +53° 53′ 49″ (J2000), in the region of the Cassiopeia constellation (IAU figure Cas).
Catalog context
Fulu. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 17Zet Cas, HIP 2920, HD 3360, Gaia DR3 418001477279154304. In the SkyKeepsake Cassiopeia (Cas) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 418001477279154304
- HIP
- 2920
- HD
- 3360
- gaia_dr3
- 418001477279154304
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 17Zet Cas
Also known as
- 17Zet Cas
- Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 418001477279154304
- HD 3360
- HIP 2920
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 3.66