Khurwia

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Khurwia
Location of Khurwia in Adziulas (circled)
ConstellationAdziulas
Distance10 light years
Characteristics
Spectral typeA0V
Age250 ±10 Myr
Mass2.09 M
Radius2.21 R

Khurwia is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Classical Dhimze word Xuruiā, meaning 'bloom' or 'flower', due to its position in the Adziulas constellation. The star is designated 1. Ādziulek in Dhimze designation, latinized to α Alkannae or Alpha Alkannae.

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