Leo Minor
constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Leo Minor is a constellation in the northern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | LMi |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Leonis Minoris |
| Pronunciation | /ˌliːoʊ ˈmaɪnər/, genitive /liːˈoʊnɪs mɪˈnɒrɪs/ |
| Symbolism | the lesser Lion |
| Right ascension | 9h 22.4m to 11h 06.5m |
| Declination | 22.84° to 41.43°[1] |
| Quadrant | NQ2 |
| Area | 232 sq. deg. (64th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 34 |
| Stars with planets | 3 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
| Brightest star | 46 LMi (Praecipua) (3.83m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | Leonis Minorids |
| Bordering constellations | Ursa Major Lynx Cancer (corner) Leo |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −45°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. | |
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