Giausar - λ Draconis (lambda Draconis)
Giausar, also designated as λ Draconis (lambda Draconis), is a variable hypergiant star of spectral class M0 in the constellation of Draco.
Giausar visual magnitude is 3.84. Because of its moderate brightness, Giausar 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 Giausar is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Giausar is distant 334.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Giausar - λ Draconis (lambda Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 19:18 UTC (altitude: 72.3°)