κ Leonis (kappa Leonis)
κ Leonis is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Leo.
κ Leonis visual magnitude is 4.46. Because of its moderate brightness, κ Leonis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for κ Leonis (kappa Leonis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ Leonis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ Leonis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of medium or large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ Leonis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ Leonis is distant 213.35 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 28 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's κ Leonis (kappa Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):