ψ Leonis (psi Leonis)
ψ Leonis is a variable and double giant star of spectral class M2 in the constellation of Leo.
ψ Leonis visual magnitude is 5.35. Because of its faintness, ψ Leonis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for ψ Leonis (psi Leonis).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ Leonis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ψ 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 ψ Leonis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Leonis is distant 713.35 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ψ Leonis (psi Leonis) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):