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| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcturus | -0.05 | K2 · Orange giant | 37 ly | Greek Arktouros, 'Guardian of the Bear' — it follows Ursa Major across the sky. The brightest star in the northern hemisphere. |
| Izar | 2.35 | A0 · Orange giant + blue companion | 203 ly | Arabic Al-Izār, 'The Veil' or 'The Loincloth.' One of the finest double stars visible in small telescopes — orange and blue-green. |
| Mufrid | 2.68 | G0 · Yellow subgiant | 37 ly | Arabic Al-Mufrid, 'The Solitary Star of the Lancer' — close companion to brilliant Arcturus in the sky, though not physically related. |