Lambda Leonis
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Lambda Leonis (λ Leo, λ Leonis) is a star in the constellation [[Leo (constellatio It has the traditional name Alterf, from the Arabic الطرف aṭ-ṭarf "the view (of the lion)".
This star, along with ξ Cnc, were the Persian Nahn, "the Nose", and the Coptic Piautos, "the Eye", both lunar asterisms. [1].
Lambda Leonis is of spectral class K5 and apparent magnitude +4.32. It is approximately 336 light years from Earth.
Coordinates:
- Right ascension: 09h 31min 43.240s
- Declination: +22° 58' 05.036"
[edit] References
- ^ Allen, R. H. (1963). Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning (Reprint ed.). New York, NY: Dover Publications Inc. p. 114. ISBN 0486210790. http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Topics/astronomy/_Texts/secondary/ALLSTA/Cancer*.html. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
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