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Baekdu (8 Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor with an apparent magnitude of 6.83. It lies about 532 light-years from Earth. It is within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.
It is best placed in the evening sky around May. It is visible from the whole northern hemisphere and from southern latitudes down to about 15°S. It is circumpolar (never sets) north of latitude 15°N.