Lambda Coronae Borealis [SEP] constellation
Lambda Coronae Borealis
Lambda Coronae Borealis, Latinised from λ Coronae Borealis, is a star located in the constellation Corona Borealis, at a distance of . It is also known as HR 5936, and HD 142908.
Lambda Coronae Borealis has been assigned a spectral class of F2 IV-V, meaning it is somewhat hotter than the sun and shows spectral features intermediate between a main sequence and subgiant star. It has an effective temperature of and radius of , making for a bolometric luminosity of .
Lambda Coronae Borealis has
to Alphekka Meridiana, the brightest in the constellation of Corona Australis. The International Astronomical Union Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) has chosen "Alphecca" as the preferred formal name for this star.
The term "nayyir al-fakka" or "Nir al Feccah" appeared in the Al Achsasi Al Mouakket catalogue.
In Chinese, (), meaning "Coiled Thong", refers to an asterism consisting of Alpha Coronae Borealis, Pi Coronae Borealis, Theta Coronae Borealis, Beta Coronae Borealis, Gamma Coronae