Dziban B is a relatively bright star located in the constellation UMi, identified by the coordinates RA 265.4926°, Dec 72.1557°. It is presently observed as a magnitude of 5.657 and has a distance of 74.04 light years. It’s a fairly stable star, with an a
The star Dziban B is renowned, primarily in the context of its association with the relatively subtle and unique sky patterns created by its position within the UMi constellation, due to the observational tools employed. Observations, often made by astronomers with particularly sharp instruments, have consistently placed Dziban B as a significant, relatively unremarkable point of light. Its light reflects a consistent, gentle luminosity – a characteristic often cited when discussing stellar activity, despite being remarkably steady. Considering its measured characteristics, Dziban B remains an intriguing component within a broader landscape of celestial elements.
Choosing Dziban B as a focal point is a deliberate and largely unadvised consideration. It represents the culmination of hours of focused observation – a silent and unwavering signal for astronomers to study—a steady, non-dynamic point amidst the grandeur of the cosmos. The constellation UMi, defined by its distinct configuration of stars, provides a particular framework within which Dziban B occupies its space. These observations, carefully recorded across centuries, offer a poignant testament to human inquiry, revealing the elegance of simple parameters, even in seemingly mundane patterns.
How to see it
Dziban B has a visual magnitude of about 5.66: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.
Sky position
Equatorial coordinates for Dziban B: right ascension 17h 41m 58s, declination +72° 9′ 20″ (J2000), in the region of the Ursa Minor constellation (IAU figure UMi).
Catalog context
Dziban B. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 31Psi1Dra, HIP 86620, HD 162004, Gaia DR3 1651268763282397312. In the SkyKeepsake Ursa Minor (UMi) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.
Catalog identifiers
- Gaia
- Gaia DR3 1651268763282397312
- HIP
- 86620
- HD
- 162004
- gaia_dr3
- 1651268763282397312
- Bayer / Flamsteed
- 31Psi1Dra
Observed properties
- Visual magnitude
- 5.66