Regulus
Star in Leo · 79.3 light-years
🔭 Explore Regulus in the 3D map →View Regulus images →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Leo |
| Right ascension | 10h 08m 22s |
| Declination | +11° 58′ |
| Object distance | 79.3 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 1.36 |
| Also known as | Spectral type B7V |
The bright heart of Leo, a blue-white star spinning so quickly it is on the verge of tearing itself apart.
Observing Regulus
Regulus lies in the constellation Leo and is best placed in the evening sky around February. Its maximum altitude above the horizon depends on your latitude. Lying near the celestial equator, it can be seen from both hemispheres. At its brightness it can be found with the unaided eye under a dark sky and is easy in binoculars.
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Sources
- Position and distance from the HYG stellar database (Hipparcos · Yale Bright Star · Gliese).
- Object identity cross-referenced with SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg).
- Image credits and the original observation source are linked with each photograph.
Related objects
- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star