Lepus

Lep
Uranüs: #51
290 sq. deg.

Lepus is a constellation lying just south of the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for hare. It is located below—immediately south—of Orion (the hunter), and is sometimes represented as a hare being chased by Orion or by Orion's hunting dogs. Although the hare does not represent any particular figure in Greek mythology, Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations..

IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars

Lepus

Genitive Leporis
Symbolism The Lepus
Right ascension 05h 30m 00s
Gerilim -20° 00' 00"
Area
Area rank 51
Brightest star
Best visible at 21:00 Variable

Derin Uzay Nesneleri

32
Brightest Stars
1
Open Clusters
2
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
0
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Spectral type

Globular Clusters

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Dil

Galaxies

Designation Ad Apparent magnitude Right ascension Gerilim Tür