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 |
