2.58
Apparent Mag2,200
Distance (ly)F0Ib
Spectral Type6,850
Temperature (K)Alpha Leporis, also known as Arneb, is a luminous supergiant in Lepus below Orion.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.58
Absolute Magnitude-5.4
Distance2,200 light-years
Spectral TypeF0Ib
Temperature6,850 K
Luminosity14,000 L☉
Radius75 R☉
Mass14 M☉
Right Ascension05h 32m 43.8s
Declination-17° 49′ 20.2″
ConstellationLepus
Notable Facts
- Also known as Arneb meaning the hare
- It is about 14,000 times more luminous than the Sun
- Arneb is an F-type supergiant nearing the end of its life