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Algieba

Algieba (also known as Gamma Leonis) is a star in the constellation Leo. It located at Right Ascension 10h 19.972m and Declination 19° 50.500'.
 

 

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Algieba

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Gamma Leonis

Constellation

  Leo

SAO Catalog Number

  81298

HD Catalog Number

  89484

FK5 Catalog Number

  -

Magnitude

  2.61

Spectral Class

  K1-IIIbFe-0.5

Location

  10h 19.972m (Right Ascension)

  19° 50.500' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.306 (Right Ascension)

  -0.147 (Declination)