Denebola - β Leonis (beta Leonis)
Denebola, also designated as β Leonis (beta Leonis), is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Leo.
Denebola visual magnitude is 2.14, making it the 61th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Denebola is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Denebola - β Leonis (beta Leonis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Denebola is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Denebola is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Denebola double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Denebola is distant 36.16 light years from the Sun
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Denebola - β Leonis (beta Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):