Dziban
star · Draco · 4.6ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Draco.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Dziban around the year 1952.
About 4 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Dziban in?
Dziban lies in Draco.
Is Dziban visible to the naked eye?
4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Dziban?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 42m · +72° 09′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Draco
- How to observe
- 4.6ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F5IV-V — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 2.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈6.6 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~74 light years
- Designation
- HIP 86614
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 78° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 73° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 63° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 48° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 18° | 18° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:56 |
| February | 07:49 |
| March | 06:04 |
| April | 04:11 |
| May | 02:16 |
| June | 00:10 |
| July | 22:06 |
| August | 20:05 |
| September | 18:12 |
| October | 16:23 |
| November | 14:23 |
| December | 12:14 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.