✨ Draco
Dra · dragon · Northern sky
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Draco is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning dragon; stars within it are named in the genitive form Draconis.
Facts about Draco
| Constellation | Draco |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Dra |
| Genitive (Latin) | Draconis |
| Meaning | dragon |
| Brightest star | Eltanin (apparent magnitude 2.23) |
| Area | 1,083 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
| Messier objects here | 1 |
Deep-sky objects in Draco
- M102 — Spindle Galaxy
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