Asterisms Great Diamond

The Great Diamond, sometimes called the Virgin's Diamond or the spring Diamond is an asterism popularized by American author Hans A. Rey, who called it the Virgin's Diamond. Two of the stars, Arcturus and Spica, are also part of another asterism, the Spring Triangle. Source: Wikipedia The stars of the Great Diamond Star Cor_Caroli Denebola Spica Arcturus Designation α CVn β Leo α Vir α Boo Constellation Canes Venatici Leo Virgo Boötes

Stars of the Great Diamond; source: Wikipedia

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