Nu Draconis (Kuma)
Nu Draconis (Kuma) is a double star in the constellation Draco, magnitude 4.9.
A matched pair of white stars, easily split in binoculars. Its components (magnitudes 4.9 and 4.9; spectral types A4 (white) and A6 V (white)) lie 62.2″ apart at PA 308° (measured 2023).
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere north of 35°S and never sets north of 35°N.
At its highest it stands 85° up from 50°N, 70° up from 35°N, 35° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Double star
- Constellation
- Draco
- Designations
- Kuma, ν Dra, ν² Dra, Nu² Draconis, ν¹ Dra, Nu¹ Draconis, 25 Dra, 25 Draconis, 24 Dra, 24 Draconis, STFA 35, HIP 85829
- Magnitude
- 4.9
- Position
- RA 17h 32.3m, Dec +55° 10′ (J2000)
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