Meridiana

Meridiana (α Coronae Australis) is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Corona Australis. With an apparent magnitude of 4.11 it is the 585th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 120 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Meridiana is in the constellation Corona Australis
Meridiana (circled) in Corona Australis, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationCorona Australis
Designationα Coronae Australis (Alpha Coronae Australis), HR 7254
Apparent magnitude4.11 (585th brightest)
Spectral typeA2V
Colorwhite (B−V 0.04)
Distanceabout 120 light-years
Right ascension19 h 9.5 min
Declination−37.90°
Best monthAugust (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Meridiana

Meridiana is in Corona Australis. From 40° N it is highest in the south in August evenings, about 12° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 87° in the south. Nearby bright stars: Kaus Australis (10° away), Nunki (12° away) and Sargas (18° away).

Corona Australis constellation →

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