When is the best time to observe AT Draconis?

AT Draconis is best observed from April through June, with peak visibility during May when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is AT Draconis located in the sky?

AT Draconis lies in the constellation Dragón at right ascension 16h 17m and declination +59° 45′.

What telescope do I need to follow AT Draconis?

To follow AT Draconis through its full brightness cycle (magnitude 5.2 to 5.5) you need any 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars — the star fades out of smaller apertures near minimum light.

AT Draconis — Estrella Variable en Dragón

Estrella Variable Observable Bueno (57/100)

Range: 5.18 - 5.54, Period: 35.6d, Type: SRB

VariableStar Dragón (Dra) Visible

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1Propiedades Físicas

Magnitud 5.40

Rango 5.18 - 5.54

Período 36 días

Tipo variable Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)

Tipo Espectral M4IIIa

Color de la Estrella Rojo (B-V 1.63)

2Posición e Identificadores

RA 16h 17m 15.3s

Dec +59° 45' 18.0"

Constelación Dragón (Dra)

HR 6086

HIP 79804

HD 147232

Variable ID AT Dra

SIMBAD

3Facilidad de seguimiento

Magnitud 5.2 – 5.5 mag Amplitud 0.4 mag Período 35.57 d Tipo SRB

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