Delta Corvi

Delta Corvi (δ Crv, δ Corvi) is a star in the constellation Corvus. It has the traditional name Algorab (from Arabian ألغراب al-ghuraab, meaning "the crow").

In Chinese, 軫宿 (Zhěn Sù), meaning Chariot (asterism), refers to an asterism consisting of δ Corvi, γ Corvi, ε Corvi and β Corvi.^[1] Consequently, δ Corvi itself is known as 軫宿三 (Zhěn Sù sān, English: the Third Star of Chariot.)^[2].

Structure

Algorab has apparent magnitude +3.1 and belongs to the spectral class A0. It is approximately 87 light years from Earth.

• Coordinates (equinox 2000):
  • Right ascension 12h29m51s
  • Declination −16°30'55"

Algorab as the name

USS Algorab (AKA-8) is once of United States navy ships

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