Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Coma Berenices |
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Abbreviation | Com |
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Genitive | Comae Berenices |
Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊmə bɛrəˈnaɪsiːz/, genitive /ˈkoʊmiː/ |
Symbolism | the Berenice's Hair |
Right ascension | 12.76 h |
Declination | +21.83° |
Quadrant | NQ3 |
Area | 386 sq. deg. (42nd) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
44 |
Stars with planets | 2 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | β Com (4.26m) |
Nearest star | β Com (29.96 ly, 9.18 pc) |
Messier objects | 8 |
Meteor showers | Coma Berenicids |
Bordering constellations |
Canes Venatici Ursa Major Leo Virgo Boötes |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −70°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May. |