✨ Boötes
Boo · herdsman · Northern sky
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Boötes is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning herdsman; stars within it are named in the genitive form Boötis.
Facts about Boötes
| Constellation | Boötes |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Boo |
| Genitive (Latin) | Boötis |
| Meaning | herdsman |
| Brightest star | Arcturus (apparent magnitude -0.05) |
| Area | 907 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
Deep-sky objects in Boötes
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