Alcor

/ˈæl.kɔː/

/ˈæl.kɔr/

Translation of "alcor" into Russian

Proper noun

alcor

alcors

Alcor is the proper name of a star in Ursa Major; treated exclusively as a proper noun.

алкор

Alcor is a star in the constellation Ursa Major.

Алкор — это звезда в созвездии Большой Медведицы.

Proper noun

A faint star in the constellation Ursa Major, often associated with the brighter star Mizar.

Alcor is often used as a test of eyesight, as it is a faint star located near Mizar in the Big Dipper.