ALCOR is a fixed star in the constellation Ursa Major, with the following characteristics:
Longitude 2000: 15VIR52.
Declination 2000: +54.59'
Right ascension: 13h25m
Latitude: +56.32'
Magnitude: 4.0
Suggested orb: 0'35"
The history behind the name Alcor Called a Courser or Rider. Arabic for 'Black Horse' also called 'the Little Horseman'. A star on the Tail of the Great Bear, only 11' distance from Mizar. These two stars used to be the 'method' by which people used to test their eyesight on.
Alcor - Mizar was the first double star to be discovered (1650) and has remained the most celebrated double star.
The germans have story of a wagoner named Hans Dumkin, who, although he was poor; offered his hospitality to Christ. Christ gave him Alcor; enabling him to continue sightseeing for eternity.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a quiet, prudent, self-controlled, patient nature, but an uneasy spirit and great anger when roused.
Rising: Those born at the rising of this constellation will be tamers of wild beasts, that is men to teach bears, bulls and lions to lay aside their fierceness and share in human ways. (Manilius Astronomica 1st century AD)