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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
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.
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
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 Sla
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 Minor
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Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear, is a constellation located in the far northern sky. As with the Great Bear, the tail of the Little Bear may also be seen as the handle of a ladle, hence the
Draco (constellation)
…Dra (Eltanin) (2.24m) Nearest 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…
Ursa Minor as depicted in The Book of Fixed Stars, ca. 1009-1010. Unlike in western representations, the bear is drawn with its tail drooping down.
Ursa Minor as depicted in The Book of Fixed Stars, ca. 1009-1010. Unlike in western representations, the bear is drawn with its tail drooping down.
The constellation Ursa Minor showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhar
The constellation Ursa Minor showing the IAU boundaries, the constellation stick figure, and labels for its brightest stars. Astrophotograph by Eckhard Slawik, from NOIRLab's 88 Constellations project.
The constellation Ursa Minor as it can be seen by the naked eye (with connections and label added). Notice the seven stars of Ursa Major that form the
The constellation Ursa Minor as it can be seen by the naked eye (with connections and label added). Notice the seven stars of Ursa Major that form the Big Dipper and then make a line from the outermost Big Dipper stars (sometimes called the "pointers") to Polaris.
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major in relation to Polaris
Ursa Minor and Ursa Major in relation to Polaris