Athebyne

Athebyne (η Draconis) is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 2.74 it is the 121st-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 89 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationη Draconis (Eta Draconis), HR 6132
Apparent magnitude2.74 (121st brightest)
Spectral typeG8-IIIab
Coloryellow (B−V 0.91)
Distanceabout 89 light-years
Right ascension16 h 24.0 min
Declination+61.51°
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 Athebyne

Athebyne is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 68° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Kochab (15° away), Eltanin (16° away) and Mizar (24° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninRastabanAltaisAldhibahEdasichThubanGrumiumGiausarDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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