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Corona Borealis

Corona Borealis: A small constellation in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere that represents a crown in Greek mythology.
Stars: The constellation has several bright stars that form a semicircular arc, some of which are binary or multiple star systems, variable stars, or have exoplanets.
Deep sky objects: The constellation contains few galaxies visible to amateur astronomers, but is home to several galaxy clusters and superclusters.
Cultural significance: The constellation has been associated with various myths and legends by different cultures around the world, such as a crown, a flower garden, a boomerang, or an eagle's nest.
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