Coma Berenices

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Coma Berenices [′kō·mə ‚ber·ə′nī·sēz]

(astronomy)

A constellation, right ascension 13 hours, declination 20°N. Abbreviated Com. Also known as Berenice's Hair.

Coma Berenices

a constellation in the northern sky. The brightest star in the constellation has a visual stellar magnitude of 4.4. The north galactic pole is located within the boundaries of this constellation. The most favorable conditions for visibility are in March and April. Coma Berenices can be seen from all parts of the USSR.

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