Draco

Also known as Dra, Draconis, Draco (constellation)

constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere

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Draco is a constellation located in the northern sky that has been recognized by stargazers for thousands of years. It matters because it serves as an important reference point for navigation and understanding the night sky, and it contains several notable stars and deep-sky objects of interest to astronomers.

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Official name: Draco
Area: 1083
Image: DracoCC.jpg

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Commons category: Draco (constellation)
short name: Dra
Commons gallery: Draco

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Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky. Its name is Latin for dragon. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. The north pole of the ecliptic is in Draco. Draco is circumpolar from northern latitudes, meaning that it never sets and can be seen at any time of year.

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