τ Draconis (tau Draconis)
τ Draconis is a variable giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Draco.
τ Draconis visual magnitude is 4.45. Because of its moderate brightness, τ 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where τ Draconis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
τ Draconis is distant 150.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 30 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
τ Draconis (tau Draconis) is circumpolar and transits at 02:12 UTC (altitude: 68.1°)