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Eta Ursae Majoris , formally named Alkaid /ælˈkeɪd/, is a star in the constellation of Ursa Major. It is the most eastern star in the Big Dipper asterism. However, unlike most stars of the Big Dipper, it is not a member of the Ursa Major moving group. With an apparent visual magnitude of +1.84, it is the third-brightest star in the constellation and one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
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