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Draco
Constellation
Draco
List of stars in Draco
Abbreviation Dra
Genitive Draconis
Pronunciation
  • genitive
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.

Draco is a constellation in the northern sky.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Draco (constelación) para niños

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