Draco (constellation)
constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Draco is a constellation in the northern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Dra |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Draconis |
| Pronunciation |
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| Symbolism | the Dragon |
| Right ascension | 17 |
| Declination | +65 |
| Quadrant | NQ3 |
| Area | 1083 sq. deg. (8th) |
| Main stars | 14 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 76 |
| Stars with planets | 19 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 7 |
| Brightest star | γ Dra (Eltanin) (2.24m) |
| Messier objects | 1 |
| Meteor showers | Draconids |
| Bordering constellations | |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −15°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. | |
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