2.14
Apparent Mag36.2
Distance (ly)A3V
Spectral Type8,500
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