Draco (constellation)

Draco

Constellation
List of stars in Draco
Abbreviation	Dra
Genitive	Draconis
Pronunciation	/ˈdreɪkoʊ/ genitive /drəˈkoʊnɪs/
Symbolism	the Dragon
Right ascension	17h
Declination	+65°
Quadrant	NQ3
Area	1083 sq. deg. (8th)
Main stars	17
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	Boötes Hercules Lyra Cygnus Cepheus Ursa Minor Camelopardalis Ursa Major
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 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. The north pole of the ecliptic is in Draco.^[1] Draco is circumpolar from northern latitudes, meaning that it never sets and can be seen at any time of year.