Grumium - ξ Draconis (xi Draconis)
Grumium, also designated as ξ Draconis (xi Draconis), is a double giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Draco.
Grumium visual magnitude is 3.75. Because of its moderate brightness, Grumium 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
Simplified finder chart for Grumium - ξ Draconis (xi Draconis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Grumium is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Grumium 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 Grumium double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Grumium is distant 111.41 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 26 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Grumium - ξ Draconis (xi Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 18:21 UTC (altitude: 84.6°)