Gamma Leonis
Sign in to saveAlso known as Algieba, γ Leonis, γ Leo, HIC 50583, HIP 50583, HD 89484, HD 89485, 41 Leo
star in the constellation Leo
Key facts
- Constellation
- Leo
- Right ascension
- 10 19 58.35056
- Declination
- +19 ° 50 ′ 29.3468 ″
- Apparent magnitude v
- 2.08 (2.37/3.64)
- Evolutionary stage
- Red clump
- Spectral type
- K0III + G7III
- U b color index
- +1.00
- B v color index
- +1.15
- Variable type
- Unknown-type variable (B)
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Encyclopedic overview
Gamma Leonis, also named Algieba /ælˈdʒiːbə/, is a binary star system in the constellation of Leo, made up of two red giants. The primary star is orbited by one known exoplanet.
Nomenclature
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