Eltanin - γ Draconis (gamma Draconis)
Eltanin, also designated as γ Draconis (gamma Draconis), is a multiple giant star of spectral class K5 in the constellation of Draco.
Eltanin visual magnitude is 2.23, making it the 66th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Eltanin is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Eltanin is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Eltanin 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 Eltanin double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Eltanin is distant 147.51 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 28 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Eltanin - γ Draconis (gamma Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 01:37 UTC (altitude: 90.0°)