• Draco was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

• It is a circumpolar constellation; it never sets below the horizon for many observers in the northern hemisphere.

• It lies in the 3rd quadrant of the northern hemisphere & can be seen at latitudes between +90° & -15°.

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By: Mrs.Joyce

Ladon, the dragon that guarded the golden apples in the gardens of the Hesperides in Greek mythology.

The golden apple tree was a wedding present to Hera when she married Zeus. She planted the tree in her garden & tasked Atlas’ daughters, the Hesperides, and Ladon with guarding it.

As part of his 12 labours, Hercules killed Ladon and stole some of the golden apples.

Saddened by the dragon’s death, Hera placed its image in the sky among the constellations. Draco is usually depicted coiled around the North Pole, with one foot of Hercules on its head.

Head: Beta, Gamma, Nu and Xi DraconisOther: Thuban, Double Stars -Eta Draconis & 20 Draconis, The Cat's Eye Nebula

Draco is the 8th largest constellation in the night sky

Draco lies in the northern sky. Its name means “the dragon” in Latin.

There is one meteor shower associated with

•Along time ago, when fairies roamed the forests, they had a brave leader named Nyx. She had the power of the night to protect nature and all those around her. Then one day an army came and she was slain trying to save an old willow tree. Gaia, Mother Nature, showed her love for her earth daughter by placing her up in the night sky where everyone can remember her bravery and love for the natural world.