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The primary star in a constellation is called the "Alpha" star - it's almost always the brightest one in the constellation. "Beta" is the second brightest, and it follows the Greek Alphabet as the stars get dimmer... Polaris is the North Star located in the constellation Ursa Minor - the Little Bear.
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Brightest star in a constellation?
the brightest star in a constellation is called the alpha star
What constellation is Achernar in?
The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation EridanusThere is no star called chernar. The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.
What constellation contains the star called Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse, or Alpha Orionis, is a red supergiant and second brightest star in the constellation Orion.
What is the history of the constellation called Orian's belt?
it is a star
What you call a vast group of stars?
Galaxy, Star System?
Brightest star in a constellation?
the brightest star in a constellation is called the alpha star
What constellation is Achernar in?
The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation EridanusThere is no star called chernar. The star Achernar is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.
What is the name of the swan constellation?
The constellation you are referring to is called Cygnus, which is often referred to as the Swan constellation. It is characterized by its distinctive shape resembling a flying swan.
In which constellation is the star called Capella?
The Capella star can be found in the Auriga constellation. It is the brightest star in Auriga.
Which constellation has the star arcturis?
The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.The constellation is called Bootes.
What is a star pattern called?
Are you looking for the word "constellation?"
What is the location of the star called Aquarius?
Aquarius is a constellation not a star.
What is the constellation in the northern hemisphere symbolising the charioteer?
Auriga is the Latin for the constellation "Charioteer", primary star is Capella.
What do you understand by constellation?
The star forming a group that has a recognisable shape is called a constellation.
What is the apparent magnitude of the primary star on Libra?
If by primary, brightest is meant, Zubeneschamali (Beta Librae) is the brightest star in the constellation Libra with an apparent magnitude of 2.61.
What constellation contains the star called Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse, or Alpha Orionis, is a red supergiant and second brightest star in the constellation Orion.
What is the star in the hart of the lion called?
The star at the heart of the lion in the constellation Leo is called Regulus. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation and is known for its prominent position in the celestial lion.
