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Coma Berenices

Constellation
Coma Berenices is an ancient asterism in the northern sky, which has been defined as one of the 88 modern constellations. It is in the direction of the fourth galactic quadrant, between Leo and Boötes, and it is visible in both hemispheres. Wikipedia
Name: Berenice’s Hair
Size: 386.5 square degrees
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 44
Bordering constellations: Canes Venatici; Ursa Major; Leo; Virgo; Boötes
Messier objects: 8
Meteor showers: Coma Berenicids