This list includes 1 Stars with proper names that start with U, from “Unukalhai” to “Unukalhai”. These named stars are historically significant and useful for sky identification, navigation, and teaching.

Stars with proper names that start with U are named stars whose traditional or IAU-approved names begin with the letter U. Unukalhai is the best-known example, a bright, historically named star commonly used in charts and education.

Below you’ll find the table with Proper name, Catalogue designation, Constellation (full name + IAU abbreviation), Apparent V magnitude, Distance (ly), and Sources.

Proper name: You see the star’s widely used proper name, which lets you recognize it quickly in guides and conversation.

Catalogue designation: You get the star’s catalog or Bayer/Flamsteed identifier to match it with technical lists and sky maps.

Constellation (full name + IAU abbreviation): You see the constellation name and its IAU abbreviation so you can locate the star in the sky.

Apparent V magnitude: You get the visible brightness to two decimals, helping you judge how bright the star appears from Earth.

Distance (ly): You get the distance in light‑years to one decimal, which helps compare how far each named star lies from us.

Sources: You find the primary catalogs or authorities used and the data date, so you can follow up for more details.

Stars with proper names that start with U

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