Arneb (α Leporis) is the brightest star in the constellation Lepus, a constellation in the southern sky. It is about 1940 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.58 mag.
Arneb | |
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Constellation | Lepus |
Right ascension | 05h 32m 43.82s |
Declination | -17° 49′ 20.2″ |
Apparent magnitude | 2.58 mag |
Distance | (1940 ± 280) ly |
Bayer designation | α Leporis |
Bright Star Catalogue | HR 1865 |
Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 25985 |
SAO Catalogue | SAO 150547 |
