Draco (constellation)
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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
The constellation Draco as it can be seen by the naked eye
PGC 39058, a dwarf galaxy found within the Draco constellation – picture taken by ESA/Hubble & NASA.
Draco coils around the north celestial pole, as depicted in Urania's Mirror, a set of constellation cards published in London c. 1825
The constellation Draco showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhard Slawik, from NOIRLab's 88 Constellations project.
Ursa Major
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Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a constellation in the Northern Sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater bear", referring to and co
Draco (constellation)
…star Struve 2398 Messier objects 1 Meteor showers Draconids Bordering constellations Boötes Hercules Lyra Cygnus Cepheus Ursa Minor Camelopardalis Ursa Major Visible at latitudes between +90° and −7°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky…
Ursa Major from King City
The constellation Ursa Major as it can be seen by the unaided eye
Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in relation to Polaris
The Pinwheel Galaxy