Fafnir

Fafnir (42 Draconis) is a orange star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 4.82 it is the 1308th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 296 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designation42 Draconis, HR 6945
Apparent magnitude4.82 (1308th brightest)
Spectral typeK1.5IIIFe-0.5
Colororange (B−V 1.19)
Distanceabout 296 light-years
Right ascension18 h 26.0 min
Declination+65.56°
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 Fafnir

Fafnir 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: Eltanin (15° away), Alderamin (19° away) and Kochab (20° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisAldhibahEdasichThubanGrumiumGiausarDzibanAlsafi

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