Algorab
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Star Algorab (δ Corvi) |
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Observation dates equinox : J2000.0 , epoch : J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Crow | ||||||||||||||||
| Right ascension | 12 h 29 m 51.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| declination | -16 ° 30 ′ 56 ″ | ||||||||||||||||
| Apparent brightness | 2.94 mag | ||||||||||||||||
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| distance | 87 ly | ||||||||||||||||
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Algorab (from arab. الغراب al-ġurāb 'the raven') is the proper name for the star Delta Corvi (short: δ Crv) in the constellation Raven . Algorab has an apparent magnitude of +2.94 mag and belongs to the spectral class A0. The distance of the earth from Algorab is about 87 light years ( Hipparcos database).