Giausar

Giausar (λ Draconis) is a red star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.84 it is the 431st-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 387 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationλ Draconis (Lambda Draconis), HR 4434
Apparent magnitude3.84 (431st brightest)
Spectral typeM0IIICa-1
Colorred (B−V 1.62)
Distanceabout 387 light-years
Right ascension11 h 31.4 min
Declination+69.33°
Best monthApril (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 Giausar

Giausar is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 61° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Dubhe (8° away), Merak (13° away) and Kochab (16° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisAldhibahEdasichThubanGrumiumDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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