Corona Borealis
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| Name | The Northern Crown |
|---|---|
| Brightest star | α CrB |
| Alphecca | |
| Gemma | |
| Abbreviation | CrB |
| Declination | 39. 7117195°–25. 5380573° |
| Genitive | Coronae Borealis |
| Stars | Alpha Coronae Borealis |
| Beta Coronae Borealis | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 899688 |
About Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis is a small constellation in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere. It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Its brightest stars form a semicircular arc. Its Latin name, inspired by its shape, means "northern crown".
Corona Borealis Photos
