⭐ Eltanin (star)
Eltanin (gamma Dra) is a K5III star at 154.0 light-years, magnitude 2.23, in the Dragon constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 87833 |
| Bayer designation: | gamma Dra |
| Constellation: | Dragon (Dra) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 269.151540° (17:56:36) |
| Declination (Dec): | 51.488896° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.23 |
| Spectral type: | K5III |
| Distance: | 154.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-12 00:25): altitude 14.9°, azimuth 2.6°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 15.6°, azimuth 0.3°.