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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.
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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).
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
It's located about 270 million light-years away in the constellation Draco.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Draco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Draco. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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