Cor Caroli

Also known as Alpha Canum Venaticorum, α Canum Venaticorum, 12 Canum Venaticorum, 12 CVn, α CVn

star in Canes Venatici

Key facts

Constellation: Canes Venatici
Right ascension: 12 56 01.66622
Declination: +38 ° 19 ′ 06.1541 ″
Apparent magnitude v: 2.84 to 2.98
Evolutionary stage: main sequence
Spectral type: A0pSiEuHg
U b color index: −0.32
B v color index: −0.12
Variable type: α CVn

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Article

Cor Caroli /ˌkɔːr ˈkærəlaɪ/ 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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