Eltanin
Overlaid DSS image of Eltanin, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Eltanin
Gamma Draconis, γ Dra, 33 Dra
BD+51 2282, HD 164058, HR 6705, WDS J17566+5129, SAO 30653, HIP 87833
BD+51 2282, HD 164058, HR 6705, WDS J17566+5129, SAO 30653, HIP 87833
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.23 | Right Ascension | 17h 56' 36.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 51° 29' 20" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Classification | K5III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 6, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Brilliant rich orange, no companion noted
Andrew Cooper
Aug 24, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant orange, no companion noted
Other Data Sources for Eltanin
Nearby objects for Eltanin
3 objects found within 120'
| 30 Draconis | NGC 6478 | NGC 6515 |
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Eltanin