Praecipua


46 Leonis Minoris (historically Praecipua) is the brightest star in the constellation Leo Minor. It is almost 100 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.8 mag.

Praecipua
Constellation Leo Minor
Right ascension 10h 53m 18.7s
Declination +34° 12′ 54″
Apparent magnitude 3.83 mag
Distance (97.7 ± 2.3)
Bayer designation
Bright Star Catalogue HR 4247
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 53229
SAO Catalogue SAO 62297
Position of 46 Leonis Minoris (historically Praecipua) in the constellation Leo Minor. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope