Lepus
Constellation

List of stars in Lepus
Abbreviation Lep
Genitive Leporis
Pronunciation /ˈlpəs/, or colloquially /ˈlɛpəs/; genitive /ˈlɛpərɨs/
Symbolism the Hare
Right ascension 6 h
Declination −20°
Quadrant NQ2
Area 290 sq. deg. (51st)
Main stars 8
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
20
Stars with planets 1
Stars brighter than 3.00m 2
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 3
Brightest star α Lep (Arneb) (2.58m)
Nearest star Gliese 229
(18.83 ly, 5.77 pc)
Messier objects 1
Meteor showers None
Bordering
constellations
Orion
Monoceros
Canis Major
Columba
Caelum
Eridanus
Visible at latitudes between +63° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January.

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