The Lepus constellation
Lep · Catalogue stars: 15
The constellation Lepus: 15 catalogue stars and 1 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Lep
- Catalogue stars
- 15
- Messier objects
- 1
- Brightest star
- Arneb · 2.6ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 23685 · 3.2ᵐ · K4III
- HIP 24305 · 3.3ᵐ · B9IV: HgMn
- HIP 27288 · 3.5ᵐ · A2Vann
- HIP 27072 · 3.6ᵐ · F7V
- HIP 28103 · 3.7ᵐ · F1V
- HIP 27654 · 3.8ᵐ · G8III/IV
- HIP 24845 · 4.3ᵐ · B0.5IV
- HIP 24327 · 4.4ᵐ · B7V
- HIP 24244 · 4.5ᵐ · B8V
- HIP 28910 · 4.7ᵐ · A0V
- HIP 24927 · 4.7ᵐ · A0V
- HIP 23362 · 4.9ᵐ · B9V
- HIP 28816 · 4.9ᵐ · Ap shell
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 13° | 126° |
| +55° | 18° | 121° |
| +45° | 28° | 115° |
| +30° | 43° | 110° |
| 0° | 73° | 107° |
| −35° | 72° | 111° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 21:46 |
| February | 19:39 |
| March | 17:54 |
| April | 16:00 |
| May | 14:06 |
| June | 12:00 |
| July | 09:56 |
| August | 07:55 |
| September | 06:02 |
| October | 04:13 |
| November | 02:12 |
| December | 00:04 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Lepus?
Arneb — 2.6ᵐ.