Aldhibah

Draco · ζ Dra · HR 6396

HIP83895
Visual magnitude3.17
Right ascension (J2000)257.197°
Declination (J2000)65.7147°
WDS J17088+6543
IAU adoption2017/09/05

Name origin

ζ and η Draconis together had been considered the asterism of الذئب, al-dhiʼb, Two Hyenas or Two Wolfs that are lurking for the Camel's Foal that is protected by its mother (other stars in Draco).

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