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Muscida

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Muscida is the proper name of Omicron Ursae Majoris, a star system in the northern constellation Ursa Major. In traditional depictions of the Great Bear, it marks the animal's nose or muzzle, and its Latin-derived name likewise refers to the muzzle. The system lies roughly 180 light-years from Earth and includes a yellow giant primary star accompanied by a much fainter stellar component.

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What star is called Muscida?

Muscida is the proper name of Omicron Ursae Majoris. It is a star system in the constellation Ursa Major.

What does the name Muscida mean?

Muscida comes from a Latin term referring to the muzzle. In traditional depictions of the Great Bear, the star marks the animal's nose or muzzle.

How far away is Muscida?

Muscida lies roughly 180 light-years from Earth. That distance places it much farther away than nearby stars in the solar neighborhood.

Is Muscida part of the Big Dipper?

Muscida belongs to Ursa Major, the constellation containing the Big Dipper. It marks the bear's nose rather than one of the familiar Big Dipper bowl or handle stars.

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