Rastaban - β Draconis (beta Draconis)
Rastaban, also designated as β Draconis (beta Draconis), is a multiple supergiant star of spectral class G2 in the constellation of Draco.
Rastaban visual magnitude is 2.79. Because of its brightness, Rastaban is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Rastaban is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
Rastaban 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 Rastaban double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Rastaban is distant 361.42 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 20 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Rastaban - β Draconis (beta Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 01:43 UTC (altitude: 89.2°)