Constellation Leo Minor
Constellation Leo Minor, also known as Little Lion, is a small and faint constellation located within the northern celestial hemisphere. Although lesser-known, it possesses its own unique charm and celestial wonders.
Image: Leo Minor Constellation
Leo Minor is situated between the constellations of Ursa Major (the Great Bear) and Leo (the Lion). It was first introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the late 17th century.
- 1. Brightest Star: The brightest star in Leo Minor is 46 Leonis Minoris, also known as Praecipua. It is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 46 light-years away from Earth.
- 2. Notable Deep-Sky Objects: While Leo Minor may not be renowned for bright deep-sky objects, it does house some interesting galaxies. One such example is NGC 3344, a beautiful spiral galaxy located around 20 million light-years away.
- 3. Historical Significance: Leo Minor does not hold any significant mythological stories or elaborate ancient tales attributed to it. However, its existence bears witness to humanity’s curiosity and fascination with the cosmos.
References:
Wikipedia – Leo Minor,
Constellation Guide – Leo Minor