Draco

Dra
Uranüs: #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
Gerilim +65° 00' 00"
Area 1083 sq. deg.
Area rank 8th
Brightest star Eltanin (mag 2.23)

Derin Uzay Nesneleri

31
Brightest Stars
0
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
1
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Spectral type

Galaxies

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür

Nebulae

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür