Beta Draconis (Wikipedia)Beta Draconis (β Draconis, abbreviated Beta Dra, β Dra) is a binary star system and the third-brightest star in the northern circumpolar constellation of Draco. The two components are designated Beta Draconis A (officially named Rastaban /ˈræstəbæn/, “head to sole of foot”, the traditional name of the system) and B respectively. With a combined apparent visual magnitude of 2.79, it is bright enough to be easily seen with the naked eye. Based upon parallax measurements from the Hipparcos astrometry satellite, it lies at a distance of about 380 light-years (120 parsecs) from the Sun. The system is drifting closer with a radial velocity of −21 km/s.
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The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.
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You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.Psalm 145:16 NIV
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The Lord upholds all who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.Psalm 145:14 NIV