Alphecca

//ælˈfɛkə// name

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Definitions

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  1. 1
    a binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis, about 75 light years away

Synonyms

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alpha coronae borealisalpha coronae borealisasterothasterothgemmagemma

Etymology

From Arabic الفَكَّة (al-fakka).

Related phrases

binary starcorona borealislight year

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