Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A small constellation in the northern hemisphere: "Corona Borealis" is the Latin name for a specific constellation located between the constellations Bootes and Hercules. It is known as the "Northern Crown" and is visible in the northern celestial hemisphere.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Corona Borealis is best viewed in the summer months.
  • The ancient Greeks saw Corona Borealis as the crown of Ariadne.

Advanced Usage

• Astronomical context: The term is used in scientific and amateur astronomy to identify the constellation. It contains notable variable stars like R Coronae Borealis.
  • The variable star T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova within the constellation.

Variants and Related Words

• Corona Australis (n): The "Southern Crown," a constellation in the southern hemisphere.
  • Corona Australis is the southern counterpart to Corona Borealis.

Synonyms

• The Northern Crown: The common English name for the constellation Corona Borealis.
  • Look for the Northern Crown near the bright star Arcturus.

Related Phrases

• Corona Borealis Cluster (n): A nickname sometimes used for the galaxy cluster Abell 2065, located in this constellation.
  • The Corona Borealis Cluster is a dense concentration of galaxies.

Noun

1. a small constellation in the northern hemisphere between Bootes and Hercules