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Constellation of the northern sky

Genitive	Boötis
Abbreviation	Boo
Constellation Family	Ursa Major
Celestial Quadrant	NQ3
Right Ascension	13h36 to 15h49
Declination	+7° 22' to +55° 33'
Area (sq deg)	907
Brightest Star	Arcturus
Optimum Visibility	May
Notes	A large constellation of the northern sky, most notable for its brilliant Alpha star, Arcturus, which is the fourth brightest star in the entire sky.

A prominent northern constellation dominated by the bright star Arcturus.

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