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Alpha Coronae Borealis (Alphecca)

Alpha Coronae Borealis (α CrB), also known as Alphecca, is a spectral class A0V star of magnitude 2.22 located in the constellation Corona Borealis. α CrB is one of the brighter stars in Corona Borealis and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Coronae Borealis
      1. Short name:
      2. α CrB
      1. Common name:
      2. Alphecca
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A0V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.22
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 15h 34m 41.19s
      1. Declination:
      2. +26° 42' 53.7"