Arneb


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
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
Position of Arneb (α Leporis) in the constellation Lepus. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope