Delaware Diamond

Delaware Diamond
Delaware Diamond
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Ursa Major
Right ascension 9h 40m 44s[1]
Declination +48° 14′ 2″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 12[1]

The official state star of Delaware is the Delaware Diamond, located in the constellation of Ursa Major (Great Bear), with coordinates of right ascension 9h 40m 44s and declination 48d 14' 2". The star was designated on June 30, 2000.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Delaware Facts and Symbols - State Miscellaneous Symbols, delaware.gov. Accessed on line June 17, 2008.
  • Title 29 of the state constitution (look to §317) [1]

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