CONSTELLATION OF DRACO |
Name: Draco
Abbreviation: Dra
Meaning: Dragon
Right Ascension: 17h
Declination: +65º
Area (Degrees squared): 1,083
Stars with known planets: 3
Bordering Constellations: Bootes, Hercules, Lyra,
Cygnus, Cepheus, Ursa Minor,
Camelopardalis, Ursa Major
The constellation of Draco is one of six circumpolar constellations and, as such, can be seen year round from northern latitudes.
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Deep Sky Objects:
M102 is a Lenticular Galaxy with the common name of the Spindle Galaxy.
NGC 6543 - The Cat's Eye Nebula, a planetary nebula that is said to look like a blue disc.
Numbered Stars with magnitudes:
1. +3.80 - Giausar
2. +3.85
3. +3.65 - Thauban
4. +3.25 - Edasich
5. +4.00
6. +2.70
7. +3.15
8. +3.55
9. +3.85
10. +3.05
11. +3.70
12. +2.20
13. +2.75
14. +4.85
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