Coma Berenices (Constellation)
Coma Berinices is a constellation which lies directly north of the constellation Virgo and contains a prominent star cluster. The constellation, which means Berinice's Hair, was named after the legend of Queen Berenice II of Egypt.
Named stars in Coma Berenices
Alpha Comae Berenicis - Diadem
Notable Features
M53, M64, M85, M88, M91, M98, M99, M100
Points of Interest
The North Galactic Pole is centred within the Coma Berenices constellation.
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