Leo
Constellation

List of stars in Leo
Abbreviation Leo
Genitive Leonis
Pronunciation /ˈl/, genitive /lˈnɨs/
Symbolism the Lion
Right ascension 11 h
Declination +15°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 947 sq. deg. (12th)
Main stars 9, 15
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
92
Stars with planets 11
Stars brighter than 3.00m 5
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 5
Brightest star Regulus (α Leo) (1.35m)
Nearest star Wolf 359
(7.78 ly, 2.39 pc)
Messier objects 5
Meteor showers Leonids
Bordering
constellations
Ursa Major
Leo Minor
Lynx (corner)
Cancer
Hydra
Sextans
Crater
Virgo
Coma Berenices
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −65°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April.

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