φ Draconis (phi Draconis)
φ Draconis is a variable and multiple hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Draco.
φ Draconis visual magnitude is 4.22. Because of its moderate brightness, φ 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for φ Draconis (phi Draconis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
φ Draconis is also a Si chemically peculiar star.
The red dot in the diagram below shows where φ Draconis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
φ Draconis 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 φ Draconis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
φ Draconis is distant 289.01 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 16 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
φ Draconis (phi Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 13:13 UTC (altitude: 70.1°)