Corona Borealis

Corona Borealis

Abbreviation:
CrB
Genitive:
Coronae Borealis
Translation:
The Northern Crown
Right Ascention:
16h 0m
Declination:
30°

Theseus was slated to be eaten by the monster the Minotaur; however, Ariadne fell in love with him and helped him to escape his fate. The two lovers then ran away together, but Theseus quickly left her for another. Ariadne was found by Bacchus, who came to her aid, and placed his crown up in the sky as a sign of his undying love for her.

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