Corona Borealis
Constellation

List of stars in Corona Borealis
Abbreviation CrB
Genitive Coronae Borealis
Pronunciation /kɵˈrnə bɒriˈælɨs/, genitive /kɵˈrn/
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.

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