Leo

Notable features

This constellation contains many bright stars, such as Regulus (α Leonis), the lion's heart; Denebola (β Leonis); and γ1 Leonis (Algieba). Many other fainter stars have been named as well, such as δ Leo (Zosma), θ Leo (Chort), κ Leo (Al Minliar al Asad ), λ Leo (Alterf), and (ο Leo (Subra).

Related Topics:
Regulus - Denebola - γ¹ Leonis - δ Leo - θ Leo - κ Leo - λ Leo - ο Leo

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Regulus, η Leonis, and γ Leonis, together with the fainter stars ζ Leo (Adhafera), μ Leo (Ras Elased Borealis), and ε Leo (Ras Elased Australis), make up the asterism known as the Sickle. These stars represent the head and the mane of the lion.

Related Topics:
ζ Leo - μ Leo - ε Leo

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A former asterism representing the tuft of the lion's tail has since become its own constellation, Coma Berenices.

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The star Wolf 359, one of the nearest stars to Earth's solar system (7.7 light-years), is in Leo. Gliese 436, a faint star in Leo about 33 light years away from the Sun, is orbited by one of the smallest extrasolar planets ever found. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040831.wplanet20831a/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/

Related Topics:
Wolf 359 - Nearest stars - Gliese 436 - Extrasolar planet

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