Draco
noun
Dra·co
ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō 
: a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic
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The ring was spotted by the European Space Agency's Euclid mission around the galaxy NGC 6505 in the constellation Draco, which lies roughly 590 million light-years from Earth—basically in our backyard, cosmically speaking.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
McKellar also says that the picture book holds a personal connection for her, as well as her son, Draco, 14.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
In addition to her TV family, McKellar also was joined by her real-life family for the party, including her 14-year-old son Draco (seen here), her mom Mahaila and sister Crystal (who played Becky Slater on The Wonder Years).
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
It's located about 270 million light-years away in the constellation Draco.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
McKellar also says that the picture book holds a personal connection for her, as well as her son, Draco, 14.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
In addition to her TV family, McKellar also was joined by her real-life family for the party, including her 14-year-old son Draco (seen here), her mom Mahaila and sister Crystal (who played Becky Slater on The Wonder Years).
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
It's located about 270 million light-years away in the constellation Draco.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Draco
noun
Dra·co
ˈdrā-kō
: a group of stars between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Etymology
from Latin Draco, literally, "dragon"
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