Arneb

Arneb (α Leporis) is a yellow-white supergiant star in the constellation Lepus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.58 it is the 97th-brightest star in the night sky.

Finder chart showing where Arneb is in the constellation Lepus
Arneb (circled) in Lepus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationLepus
Designationα Leporis (Alpha Leporis), HR 1865
Apparent magnitude2.58 (97th brightest)
Spectral typeF0Ib
Coloryellow-white (B−V 0.21)
Distance—
Right ascension5 h 32.7 min
Declination−17.82°
Best monthJanuary (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Arneb

Arneb is in Lepus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in January evenings, about 32° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 73° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Saiph (9° away), Rigel (11° away) and Mirzam (12° away).

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Other named stars in Lepus

Nihal

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