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Omicron Ursae Majoris is called Muscida, meaning "muzzle", and indeed this star marks the bear's nose. Muscida has a very faint (15m) companion, a dwarf star at PA 191 degrees and separation of 7".
MUSCIDA (Omicron Ursae Majoris). While not part of Ursa Major's "Dipper," Muscida holds a special place as the Great Bear's snout, the star that leads the beast around the north celestial pole.
Mothallah Alpha Trianguli
Muliphein Gamma Centauri, Gamma Canis Majoris
Muphrid (or Mufrid) Eta Bootis
Murzim Beta Canis Majoris
Muscida Omicron Ursae Majoris, or
Muscida Pi-1 Ursae Majoris, or
Muscida Pi-2 Ursae Majoris ...
 See also: Sky, Muscida, Star, Distance, Second
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