Arcturus Star | Pictures, Location, and the Origin of its Name
Arcturus, also known as Alpha Boötis, is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere. In fact, it is the third brightest individual star in the entire night sky behind Sirius and Canopus. At times, it is referred to as the fourth brightest star in the night sky, behind Alpha Centauri, when binary stars are included.
