Eltanin (γ Draconis) is the brightest star in the constellation Draco. It is 150 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.2 mag.
Eltanin | |
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Constellation | Draco |
Right ascension | 17h 56m 36.4s |
Declination | +51° 29′ 20″ |
Apparent magnitude | 2.24 mag |
Distance | (154.3 ± 0.7) ly |
Bayer designation | γ Draconis |
Bright Star Catalogue | HR 6705 |
Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 87833 |
SAO Catalogue | SAO 30653 |
