Nu Draconi

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This is a double star in Draco, with equal components of magnitude 4.9. It has a separation of just over an arcminute, so can be clearly resolved on modest binoculars.
It is circumpolar from the UK but is best seen on late summer evenings. It barely rises from most popular locations in the southern hemisphere.
 
Nu Draconi is at RA 17h 05.3m Dec +55 deg 11 min.

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