What does eltanin mean?

It bore the traditional name Eltanin (or Etamin, Ettanin) derived from the Arabic التنين At-Tinnin ‘The great serpent’. The name Rastaban was formerly used for Gamma Draconis, and the two terms share an Arabic root meaning “serpent” or “dragon”.

How old is eltanin?

Rastaban is only about 65 million years old, compared to four and a half billion years for the Sun. Yet it’s already passed the end of its “normal” lifetime. That’s because it’s about six times as heavy as the Sun. Such massive stars “burn” through their nuclear fuel at a frantic rate.

How far away is Gamma Draconis from the sun?

154.3 light years

What color is Rastaban?

yellow

What type of star is eltanin?

K5 III

What color is Gamma Draconis?

orange

What is the brightest star in Lyra?

Vega

How did Lyra get its name?

The name Lyra comes from the lyre, a small harp-like instrument favoured by musicians in ancient times – including Orpheus. On old star maps Lyra was represented as an eagle or vulture carrying a lyre. When Orpheus was killed, his lyre was thrown into the river.

Is Lyra in the Milky Way?

The cluster was discovered by the German astronomer Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke in 1853. It is believed to be around 8 billion years old. It is one of the oldest and most metal-rich clusters known in the Milky Way. NGC 6745 is an irregular galaxy in Lyra constellation, believed to be around 10 billion years old.

What is the best month to see Lyra?

The constellation Lyra, the lyre, is best seen from June through October in the northern hemisphere. It is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and -40 degrees. It is a small constellation, covering an area of 286 degrees of the sky. It ranks 52nd in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.

What is the myth of Lyra?

In Greek mythology, Lyra represents the lyre of Orpheus. Made by Hermes from a tortoise shell, given to Apollo as a bargain, it was said to be the first lyre ever produced. Orpheus’s music was said to be so great that even inanimate objects such as trees, streams, and rocks could be charmed.