Grumium

Grumium (ξ Draconis) is a orange giant star in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.75 it is the 382nd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 112 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationDraco
Designationξ Draconis (Xi Draconis), HR 6688
Apparent magnitude3.75 (382nd brightest)
Spectral typeK2-III
Colororange (B−V 1.18)
Distanceabout 112 light-years
Right ascension17 h 53.5 min
Declination+56.87°
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 Grumium

Grumium is in Draco. From 40° N it never sets; it is highest in the north, about 73° up. From 35° S it stays below the horizon. Nearby bright stars: Eltanin (5° away), Vega (19° away) and Kochab (25° away).

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Other named stars in Draco

EltaninAthebyneRastabanAltaisAldhibahEdasichThubanGiausarDzibanAlsafiFafnir

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