Lambda Draconis

Lambda Draconis's theme is one that has captivated humanity's attention over the years. Since time immemorial, Lambda Draconis has been a cause for reflection, debate and study. Its influence extends to different areas of life, affecting society, science, culture, history and politics, among others. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Lambda Draconis, analyzing its impact on today's world and its relevance in the development of humanity. From its origins to its evolution today, we will immerse ourselves in a fascinating journey through the history and present of Lambda Draconis.

λ Draconis
Location of λ Draconis (circled)
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Draco
Right ascension 11h 31m 24.22075s[1]
Declination +69° 19′ 51.8696″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.85[2]
Characteristics
Evolutionary stage asymptotic giant branch[3]
Spectral type M0III-IIIa Ca1[4]
U−B color index +1.97[2]
B−V color index +1.62[2]
Variable type slow irregular[5]
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)+6.58±0.30[6] km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: −40.97[1] mas/yr
Dec.: −19.19[1] mas/yr
Parallax (π)9.79±0.15 mas[1]
Distance333 ± 5 ly
(102 ± 2 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)−1.14±0.033[7]
Details[8]
Mass1.53±0.12 M☉
Radius69.99+1.06
−1.10 R☉
Luminosity884±52 L☉
Surface gravity (log g)1.10±0.05[9] cgs
Temperature3,761±47 K
Metallicity 0.00 dex
Age2.33±0.48 Gyr
Other designations
λ Dra, 1 Draconis, BD−70° 665, FK5 433, HD 100029, HIP 56211, HR 4434, SAO 15532[10]
Database references
SIMBADdata

Lambda Draconis (λ Draconis, abbreviated Lam Dra, λ Dra), also named Giausar (/ˈdʒɔːzɑːr/ JAW-zar),[11][12] is a solitary,[13] orange-red[14] star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Draco. It is visible to the naked eye with an apparent visual magnitude of +3.85.[2] Based upon an annual parallax shift of 9.79 mas as seen from the Earth,[1] the star is located around 333 light years from the Sun.

A light curve for Lambda Draconis, potted from MASCARA data[15][16]

This is an evolved red giant star on the asymptotic giant branch[3] with a stellar classification of M0III-IIIa Ca1.[4] It is a suspected slow irregular variable with a periodicity of roughly 1,100 days.[5] It has an estimated 1.53 times the mass of the Sun and a measured radius of 70 times the radius of the Sun. It is radiating 884 times the solar luminosity from its photosphere at an effective temperature of 3,761 K.[8]

Nomenclature

λ Draconis (Latinised to Lambda Draconis) is the star's Bayer designation.

It bore the traditional name Giausar[17] (also written as Gianfar, Giansar and Giauzar) and Juza. In 2016, the International Astronomical Union organized a Working Group on Star Names (WGSN)[18] to catalogue and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN approved the name Giausar for this star on February 1, 2017, and it is now so included in the List of IAU-approved Star Names.[12]

In Chinese, 紫微右垣 (Zǐ Wēi Yòu Yuán), meaning Right Wall of Purple Forbidden Enclosure, refers to an asterism consisting of Lambda Draconis, Alpha Draconis, Kappa Draconis, 24 Ursae Majoris, 43 Camelopardalis, Alpha Camelopardalis and BK Camelopardalis.[19] Consequently, the Chinese name for Lambda Draconis itself is 紫微右垣三 (Zǐ Wēi Yòu Yuán sān, English: the Third Star of Right Wall of Purple Forbidden Enclosure.),[20] representing 上輔 (Shǎngfǔ), meaning First Minister.[21] 上輔 (Shǎngfǔ) was westernized into Sang Poo or Shaou Poo by R.H. Allen.[22]

Namesakes

USS Giansar (AK-111) was a United States Navy Crater class cargo ship named after the star.

References

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