γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis)

γ2 Leonis is a variable and multiple giant star in the constellation of Leo.

γ2 Leonis visual magnitude is 3.8. Because of its moderate brightness, γ2 Leonis should be easily visible from locations with dark skyes, while it can be barely visible, or not visible at all, from skyes affected by light pollution.

The table below summarizes the key facts about γ2 Leonis:

Color of γ2 Leonis ⬤

Magnitude of γ2 Leonis 3.8

Class Giant

VISIBILITY RIGHT NOW γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom [change]. Altitude: 14°.

Celestial coordinates and finder chart of γ2 Leonis

γ2 Leonis is situated close to the celestial equator, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. Celestial coordinates for the J2000 equinox as well as galactic coordinates of γ2 Leonis are provided in the following table:

Right Ascension J2000 10h 19m 58s

Declination J2000 +19° 50’ 26”

Galactic Longitude 216.55°

Galactic Latitude 54.65°

Constellation Leo

The simplified sky map below shows the position of γ2 Leonis in the sky:

Finder chart γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis) star

Simplified finder chart for γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis).

Visibility of γ2 Leonis from your location

Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom [change]
Latitude: 51° 28’ 47” N
Longitude: 0° 00’ 00” E
Timezone: Europe/London

Today's γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, United Kingdom [change] are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):

Azimuth: 70.2° RISE 14:41

Max altitude: 58.4° TRANSIT 22:27

Azimuth: 289.8° SET 6:16

RIGHT NOW γ2 Leonis (gamma2 Leonis) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom

Digitized Sky Survey image of γ2 Leonis

The image below is a photograph of γ2 Leonis from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2 - see the credits section) taken in the red channel. The area of sky represented in the image is 0.5x0.5 degrees (30x30 arcmins). The proper motion of γ2 Leonis is 0.312 arcsec per year in Right Ascension and -0.169 arcsec per year in Declination and the associated displacement for the next 1000 years is represented with the red arrow.

DSS2 image of γ2 Leonis. The red arrow shows the motion of γ2 Leonis during the next 1000 years (5.20 arcmin in Right Ascension and -2.82 arcmin in declination);

Spectral properties of γ2 Leonis

γ2 Leonis belongs to spectral class G7 and has a luminosity class of III corresponding to a giant star.

Spectral Type G7III

Color Index (B-V)

Temperature of γ2 Leonis 10125K

γ2 Leonis star system properties

γ2 Leonis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the γ2 Leonis double sysyem:

Main star magnitude 3.8

Secondary star magnitude 5

Magnitude difference 1.2

Separation 4.5 arcsec

Alternative designations of γ2 Leonis

Bayer designation γ2 Leonis
(gamma2 Leonis)

Flamsteed designation 41 Leonis

Henry Draper Catalogue HD89485

SAO Catalogue SAO81299

Durchmusterung Catalogue BD+20 2467

General Catalogue of Variable Stars 4823

Aitken Double Star Catalogue ADS7724

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