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Lepus (constellation)
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Lep |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Leporis |
| Pronunciation | /ˈliːpəs/, or colloquially /ˈlɛpəs/; genitive /ˈlɛpərɪs/ |
| Symbolism | the Hare |
| Right ascension | 6 |
| Declination | −20 |
| Quadrant | NQ2 |
| Area | 290 sq. deg. (51st) |
| Main stars | 8 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 20 |
| Stars with planets | 3 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
| Brightest star | α Lep (Arneb) (2.58m) |
| 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. | |
Lepus is a constellation south of the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for hare. The hare is not from any figure in Greek mythology. Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is one of the 88 modern constellations. It is below the constellation Orion (the hunter). It is known as a hare being chased by Orion.[1]
This constellation should not be mixed up with Lupus, the wolf.
- ↑ "Skys & Telescope: March 2008", Southern Hemisphere Highlights: by Shermend
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