Corona Bo·re·al·is
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Definition of Corona Borealis
: a northern constellation between Hercules and Boötes
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“Corona Borealis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corona%20Borealis. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Corona Borealis was in 1615
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