ε Draconis (epsilon Draconis)
ε Draconis is a variable and double giant star of spectral class G7 in the constellation of Draco.
ε Draconis visual magnitude is 3.83. Because of its moderate brightness, ε Draconis 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Draconis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ε Draconis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ε Draconis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ε Draconis is distant 145.54 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ε Draconis (epsilon Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 03:40 UTC (altitude: 71.1°)