Astronomy and Space

Cor Caroli

Cor Caroli is a binary star in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. It is the brightest star in the constellation, lying at the third magnitude. The International Astronomical Union uses the name "Cor Caroli" specifically for the brighter star of the binary. The system has the Bayer designation Alpha Canum Venaticorum or α Canum Venaticorum.

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• ▸35 Comae Berenices
• ▸Frisii
• ▸Colorado Student Space Weather Experiment

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