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), on the celestial sphere.

Catalog context

Fulu. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 17Zet Cas, HIP 2920, HD 3360, Gaia DR3 418001477279154304.

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