κ Draconis (kappa Draconis)
κ Draconis is a variable giant star of spectral class B6 in the constellation of Draco.
κ Draconis visual magnitude is 3.87. Because of its moderate brightness, κ 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
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Finder chart for κ Draconis (kappa Draconis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Draconis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Draconis is distant 497.71 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 11 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ Draconis (kappa Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 21:03 UTC (altitude: 71.8°)