Edasich

Edasich (ι Draconis) is a orange giant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.29 it is the 233rd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 103 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationι Draconis (Iota Draconis), HR 5744
Apparent magnitude3.29 (233rd brightest)
Spectral typeK2III
Colororange (B−V 1.16)
Distanceabout 103 light-years
Right ascension15 h 24.9 min
Declination+58.97°
Best monthJune (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 Edasich

Edasich is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 71° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Kochab (16° away), Mizar (17° away) and Alkaid (17° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisAldhibahThubanGrumiumGiausarDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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