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Matrichakra

Delta Coronae Borealis, 10 Coronae Borealis

Yellow giant in Corona Borealis

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Proper NameMatrichakra
Bayer DesignationDelta Coronae Borealis
Flamsteed Number10 Coronae Borealis
HR (BSC)5889
HD141714
ConstellationCorona Borealis
Right Ascension15h 49m 36s
Declination+26° 4' 6"
Distance167 light years
51 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +4.59
Absolute: +1.04
Spectral ClassG5III-IVFe-1 yellow giant
Optimum VisibilityMay / June

This is the southernmost of the seven stars that make up the Northern Crown. In terms of temperature, Matrichakra is a yellow star like our own Sun, but it is an evolved star, and very much more massive and luminous.

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