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Alwaid

Alwaid (also known as Beta Draconis) is a star in the constellation Draco. It located at Right Ascension 17h 30.433m and Declination 52° 18.083'.
 

 

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Alwaid

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Draconis

Constellation

  Draco

SAO Catalog Number

  30429

HD Catalog Number

  159181

FK5 Catalog Number

  653

Magnitude

  2.79

Spectral Class

  G2Ib-IIa

Location

  17h 30.433m (Right Ascension)

  52° 18.083' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.016 (Right Ascension)

  0.015 (Declination)