Camelopardalis
Constellation

List of stars in Camelopardalis
Abbreviation Cam
Genitive Camelopardalis
Pronunciation /kəˌmɛləˈpɑrdəlɨs/, genitive the same
Symbolism the Giraffe
Right ascension 6 h
Declination +70°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 757 sq. deg. (18th)
Main stars 2, 8
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
36
Stars with planets 4
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 3
Brightest star β Cam (4.03m)
Nearest star LHS 2459
(17.58 ly, 5.39 pc)
Messier objects 0
Meteor showers October Camelopardalids
Bordering
constellations
Draco
Ursa Minor
Cepheus
Cassiopeia
Perseus
Auriga
Lynx
Ursa Major
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −10°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February.

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