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Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis (abbr. CrB, gen. Coronae Borealis) A small but distinctive constellation of the northern sky, popularly known as the Northern Crown. It features a prominent arc of stars, the brightest of which is Alpha Coronae Borealis (Alphekka or Gemma). It contains two remarkable variables: R Coronae Borealis, the prototype of a group that undergoes sudden dips in light output (see R Coronae Borealis variable); and T Coronae Borealis, a recurrent nova known as the Blaze Star.
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"Corona Borealis." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Corona Borealis." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-CoronaBorealis.html "Corona Borealis." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-CoronaBorealis.html |
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Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis [Lat.,=the northern crown], northern constellation lying between Hercules and Boötes. Its name derives from the crown Bacchus gave Ariadne when she was deserted by Theseus. The constellation is a small arc of bright stars, of which the brightest is Alphecca (Alpha Coronae Borealis). Corona Borealis reaches its highest point in the evening sky in early July. |
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"Corona Borealis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Corona Borealis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CoronaBo.html "Corona Borealis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-CoronaBo.html |
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