Denebola

Beta Leonis

Leo

2.14
Apparent Mag
36.2
Distance (ly)
A3V
Spectral Type
8,500
Temperature (K)

Denebola marks the tail of Leo the Lion. It is a young star with a debris disk possibly indicating planet formation.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.14
Absolute Magnitude1.92
Distance36.2 light-years
Spectral TypeA3V
Temperature8,500 K
Luminosity15 L☉
Radius1.728 R☉
Mass1.78 M☉
Right Ascension11h 49m 03.6s
Declination+14° 34′ 19.4″
ConstellationLeo

Notable Facts

  • Denebola means tail of the lion in Arabic
  • It has a debris disk that may indicate planet formation
  • It is a Delta Scuti variable pulsating slightly in brightness

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