Draco
Dra
Rank: #8
1083 sq. deg.
Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky. Its name is Latin for dragon. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations today.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Draco
| Genitive | Draconis |
| Symbolism | the Draco |
| Right ascension | 17h 00m 00s |
| Declination | +65° 00' 00" |
| Area | 1083 sq. deg. |
| Area rank | 8th |
| Brightest star | Eltanin (mag 2.23) |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
31
Brightest Stars
0
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
1
Nebulae
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