Maxima of long period variable R Leo on the 19th May, 2011.
Magnitude: 4.4-11.3 Period: 309.9 days Type: Mira
Position (2000): RA 09 47 33.4904, Dec +11 25 43.646
R Leonis is a red hypergiant Mira-type variable star in the constellation Leo. The apparent magnitude of R Leonis varies between 4.31 and 11.65 with a period of 312 days. At maximum it can be seen with the naked eye, while at minimum a telescope of at least 7 cm is needed. Read more