[ Matt's World of Wicked Giraffes]

Giraffes in Space

Yes, Giraffes In Space
The Constellation, Camelopardalis

It can be seen right next to the big dipper. If you know where the north star, the little dipper and big dipper is, you can find the giraffe in between the three.

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Position in the Sky
Right Ascension: 6 hours
Declination: 7<b>0 degrees
Visible: between latitudes 90 and -10 degrees
Best seen in February (9:00 PM) Abbreviation: Cam
Genitive: Camelopardalis
Translation: The Giraffe