Aldhibah

Aldhibah (ζ Draconis) is a blue-white giant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.17 it is the 208th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 417 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Aldhibah is in the constellation Draco
Aldhibah (circled) in Draco, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationDraco
Designationζ Draconis (Zeta Draconis), HR 6396
Apparent magnitude3.17 (208th brightest)
Spectral typeB6III
Colorblue-white (B−V -0.12)
Distanceabout 417 light-years
Right ascension17 h 8.8 min
Declination+65.71°
Best monthJuly (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Aldhibah

Aldhibah is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 64° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Kochab (14° away), Eltanin (15° away) and Polaris (25° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisEdasichThubanGrumiumGiausarDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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