Alpha Corvi is the brightest star in the constellation Corvus, which is Latin for "the Crow." It is a blue-white giant star, classified as a spectral type B2 IV, and is located approximately 165 light-years away from Earth. With an apparent magnitude of about 2.6, it is easily visible to the naked eye. This star is part of a binary system, meaning it has a companion star orbiting it. Alpha Corvi is also known by its traditional name, Gienah, which comes from Arabic origins. Its brightness and position make it a key navigational star in the night sky.