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Thuban

Thuban (also known as Alpha Draconis) is a star in the constellation Draco. It located at Right Ascension 14h 4.388m and Declination 64° 22.550'.
 

 

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Thuban

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Draconis

Constellation

  Draco

SAO Catalog Number

  16273

HD Catalog Number

  123299

FK5 Catalog Number

  521

Magnitude

  3.65

Spectral Class

  A0III

Location

  14h 4.388m (Right Ascension)

  64° 22.550' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.055 (Right Ascension)

  0.018 (Declination)