7.71
Apparent Mag820
Distance (ly)C7.6e
Spectral Type2,290
Temperature (K)R Leporis, also known as Hind's Crimson Star, is one of the reddest stars visible through a telescope. It is a carbon star with deep red coloring.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude7.71
Absolute Magnitude-1.05
Distance820 light-years
Spectral TypeC7.6e
Temperature2,290 K
Luminosity5,000 L☉
Radius500 R☉
Mass0.7 M☉
Right Ascension04h 59m 36.3s
Declination-14° 48′ 22.5″
ConstellationLepus
Notable Facts
- R Leporis is one of the reddest stars in the sky
- Also known as Hind's Crimson Star
- It is a Mira-type carbon star variable