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Alphecca

Alphecca (also known as Alpha Coronae Borealis) is a star in the constellation Corona Borealis. It located at Right Ascension 15h 34.688m and Declination 26° 42.883'.
 

 

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Alphecca

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Coronae Borealis

Constellation

  Corona Borealis

SAO Catalog Number

  83893

HD Catalog Number

  139006

FK5 Catalog Number

  578

Magnitude

  2.23

Spectral Class

  A0V+G5V

Location

  15h 34.688m (Right Ascension)

  26° 42.883' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.121 (Right Ascension)

  -0.089 (Declination)