Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Leo Minor |
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Abbreviation | LMi |
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Genitive | Leonis Minoris |
Pronunciation | /ˌliːoʊ ˈmaɪnər/, genitive /liːˈoʊnɨs mɨˈnɒrɨs/ |
Symbolism | the lesser Lion |
Right ascension | 10 h |
Declination | +35° |
Quadrant | NQ2 |
Area | 232 sq. deg. (64th) |
Main stars | 2 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
34 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | 46 LMi (Praecipua) (3.83m) |
Nearest star | 11 LMi (36.46 ly, 11.18 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Leo Minorids |
Bordering constellations |
Ursa Major Lynx Cancer (corner) Leo |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −45°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. |