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How many galaxy and nebulas are there in the constellation Draco? And can you name some?
I have no idea, but there should be dozens of nebulae, and billions of galaxies, depending upon how faint you're willing to go. I could look up a few in one reference or another, but you'd be better served by going to one of the numerous websites or books which list such things.
For instance, the Wikipedia article on Draco
at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draco_(constellation)
lists a number of objects, and gives references to other sites; and the Wikimedia Commons directory on Draco
at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Draco_(constellation)
lists more than a dozen objects of interest.
Courtney Seligman
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Courtney Seligman
Expertise
I can answer almost any question about astronomy and related sciences, such as physics and geology. I will not answer questions about astrology and similar pseudo-scientific rubbish.
Experience
I have been a professor of astronomy for over 40 years, and am working on an online text/encyclopedia of astronomy.
Publications
Astronomical Journal, Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (too long ago to be really relevant, but you could search for Courtney Seligman on Google Scholar)
Education/Credentials
I received a BA in astronomy and physics and a MA in astronomy, both from UCLA. I was working on my doctoral dissertation when I started teaching, and discovered that I preferred teaching to research.
Awards and Honors
(too long ago to be relevant, but Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi still keep trying to get me to become a paying member)
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