Delta Corvi is a fixed binary: 3.0, 9.2; PA 214º, separation 24".
The wide separation makes it a fine object for small telescopes; its colour contrast adds to the attraction: a white primary and purplish (or lilac) companion.
[2960] delta Corvi or Algorab is the third brightest star in Corvus. As with Gienah, its name derives from the Arabic phrase meaning "the raven's wing." Algorab is in fact a pair of stars, consisting of a white class B star with a magnitude of 2.
Algorab Delta Corvi
Alhajoth Alpha Aurigae
Alhena Gamma Geminorum
Alioth Epsilon Ursae Majoris
Alkaid Eta Ursae Majoris
Al Kurud Theta Columbae
Al Kalb al Rai Rho-2 Cephei
Alkalurops Mu Bootis
Al Kaphrah Chi Ursae Majoris
Alkes Alpha Crateris ...
Alchiba = Alpha Corvi
Kraz = Beta Corvi
Gienah Corvi = Gamma Corvi
Algorab = Delta Corvi
Minkar = Epsilon Corvi
Eta Crv = Eta Corvi & ...
 See also: Star, Sky, Delta, Gamma Corvi, Beta Pegasi
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