⭐ 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 (2026-04-29 07:08): altitude 1.4°, azimuth 329.8°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 0.3°, azimuth 328.4°.