Lepus
Quick Facts| Name: | Lepus
LEE-puss | | Meaning: | Hare | | Abbreviation: | Lep | | Genitive: | Leporis | | Visible in Latitudes: | 60° thru -90° | | Viewing Season: | Winter | | Best Seen In: | February, 9:00 pm | | Transit Date: | December 14 | | Right Ascension: | 5.58 hours | | Declination: | -19.3 degrees | | Area: | 290.291 sq. degrees |
Star Diagram
About LepusLepus, the Hare, is located just below Orion and west of Canis Major. The mythology of Lepus has been lost, but it is believed to be one of many animals that Orion hunted.
Named Stars | | | | Name | Star |
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| Arneb | Alpha Lep | | Nihal | Beta Lep |
Messier Objects | | | | Name | Type |
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| M79 | Globular Cluster |
Neighboring Constellations | 
