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Alpha Leonis (Regulus)

Alpha Leonis (α Leo), also known as Regulus, is a spectral class B7V star of magnitude 1.36 located in the constellation Leo. α Leo is one of the brighter stars in Leo and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Leonis
      1. Short name:
      2. α Leo
      1. Common name:
      2. Regulus
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B7V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.36
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 10h 08m 22.46s
      1. Declination:
      2. +11° 58' 01.9"
      1. Constellation:
      2. Leo