Dziban

Dziban (ψ1 Draconis) is a yellow-white subgiant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 4.58 it is the 983rd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 70 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationψ1 Draconis (Psi Draconis), HR 6636
Apparent magnitude4.58 (983rd brightest)
Spectral typeF5IV-V
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.42)
Distanceabout 70 light-years
Right ascension17 h 41.9 min
Declination+72.15°
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 Dziban

Dziban is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 58° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Kochab (12° away), Polaris (18° away) and Eltanin (21° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisAldhibahEdasichThubanGrumiumGiausarAlsafiFafnir

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