Eltanin (Gamma Draconis) (Apr 25, 2004)
Type:
Giant star (Class K)
Brightness:
2.23 mag
Distance:
148 ly
Colour:
orange
Luminosity (Sun = 1):
600 x
Mass (Sun = 1):
1.7 x
Temperature:
3,800 degrees approx.
Diameter:
100 x
Notes:

Celestron Newton 200/1000, Nikon Coolpix 4500

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