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Corona Borealis

Coronae Borealis — The Northern Crown

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Overview

Corona Borealis (Coronae Borealis) — The Northern Crown is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.

Highlights

  • Its distinctive semicircular arc of stars

Notable stars

19 catalogued stars in this encyclopedia.

Neighbouring constellations

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • IAUInternational Astronomical Union

    Official naming, definitions, constellation boundaries, and astronomical nomenclature.