Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Corona Borealis |
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Abbreviation | CrB |
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Genitive | Coronae Borealis |
Pronunciation | /kɵˈroʊnə bɒriˈælɨs/, genitive /kɵˈroʊniː/ |
Symbolism | The Northern Crown |
Right ascension | 16 h |
Declination | +30° |
Quadrant | NQ3 |
Area | 179 sq. deg. (73rd) |
Main stars | 8 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
24 |
Stars with planets | 3 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 4 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | α CrB (Alphecca or Gemma) (2.21m) |
Nearest star | HD 144579 (46.86 ly, 17.25 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations |
Hercules Boötes Serpens Caput |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −50°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. |