Chertan

Theta Leonis

Leo

3.33
Apparent Mag
165
Distance (ly)
A2IV
Spectral Type
9,350
Temperature (K)

Chertan is a white star in Leo marking the lion's hip, near Zosma.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude3.33
Absolute Magnitude-0.35
Distance165 light-years
Spectral TypeA2IV
Temperature9,350 K
Luminosity141 L☉
Radius4.3 R☉
Mass2.5 M☉
Right Ascension11h 14m 14.4s
Declination+15° 25′ 46.5″
ConstellationLeo

Notable Facts

  • The name Chertan means two small ribs in Arabic
  • It lies near Zosma on the lion's back
  • It is a white subgiant evolving off the main sequence

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