Thuban, Alpha Draconis (α Dra), is a spectroscopic binary star system located in the constellation Draco. Even though it has the Bayer designation Alpha, it… Read More »Thuban (Alpha Draconis): The Dragon’s Forgotten North Star
Alfirk, Beta Cephei (β Cep), is a triple star system located approximately 690 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Alfirk (Beta Cephei)
Homam, Zeta Pegasi (ζ Peg), is a hot blue main sequence star located approximately 204 light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Homam (Zeta Pegasi)
Grumium, Xi Draconis (ξ Dra), is a binary star located 112.5 light-years away in the northern constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 3.75, it… Read More »Grumium (Xi Draconis)
Polaris, Alpha Ursae Minoris (α UMi), is a yellow supergiant located approximately 446 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the current North… Read More »Polaris
Eltanin, Gamma Draconis (γ Dra), is an orange giant star located in the constellation Draco. With an apparent magnitude of 2.23, it is the brightest… Read More »Eltanin