Altais

Altais (δ Draconis) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.07 it is the 187th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 103 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationδ Draconis (Delta Draconis), HR 7310
Apparent magnitude3.07 (187th brightest)
Spectral typeG9III
Coloryellow (B−V 1.00)
Distanceabout 103 light-years
Right ascension19 h 12.6 min
Declination+67.66°
Best monthAugust (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 Altais

Altais is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 62° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Alderamin (14° away), Eltanin (19° away) and Kochab (21° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAldhibahEdasichThubanGrumiumGiausarDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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