Altais - δ Draconis (delta Draconis)
Altais, also designated as δ Draconis (delta Draconis), is a double giant star of spectral class G9 in the constellation of Draco.
Altais visual magnitude is 3.07. Because of its moderate brightness, Altais is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Altais is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
Altais is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Altais double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Altais is distant 100.18 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 25 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Altais - δ Draconis (delta Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 03:28 UTC (altitude: 73.8°)