Lepus
The hare. Genitive Leporis, abbreviated Lep. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
290.29 sq°
51 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Leporis
magnitude 2.58
Best seen
December
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
79°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Leporis | 2.58 | 1865 |
| β Leporis | 2.84 | 1829 |
| ε Leporis | 3.19 | 1654 |
| μ Leporis | 3.31 | 1702 |
| ζ Leporis | 3.55 | 1998 |
| γ Leporis | 3.60 | 1983 |
| η Leporis | 3.71 | 2085 |
| δ Leporis | 3.81 | 2035 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M79 | NGC 1904 | Globular cluster | 8.0 | 8.7 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Lepus
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
