Lepus

Quick Facts

Name:	Lepus LEE-puss
Meaning:	Hare
Abbreviation:	Lep
Genitive:	Leporis
Visible in Latitudes:	60° thru -90°
Viewing Season:	Winter
Best Seen In:	February, 9:00 pm
Transit Date:	December 14
Right Ascension:	5.58 hours
Declination:	-19.3 degrees
Area:	290.291 sq. degrees

Star Diagram

Star Diagram: Lepus

About Lepus

Lepus, the Hare, is located just below Orion and west of Canis Major. The mythology of Lepus has been lost, but it is believed to be one of many animals that Orion hunted.

Named Stars

Name		Star

Arneb		Alpha Lep
Nihal		Beta Lep

Messier Objects

Name		Type

M79		Globular Cluster

Neighboring Constellations

Caelum
Canis Major
Columba

Eridanus
Monoceros
Orion