Epsilon Leporis
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Lepus |
| Right ascension | 5h 5m 27.66s |
| Declination | −22° 22' 15.7" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.19 |
| Distance | 227 ly (69.63 pc) |
| Spectral type | K5III |
| Other designations | |
Epsilon Leporis (ε Lep / ε Lep) is a Class K5III, third-magnitude star in the constellation Lepus. It is occasionally called Sasin or Sasanka, meaning "Marked With the Hare", a name given to both the Moon and the constellation Lepus by the ancient Hindus.
This star is an orange giant, located about 225 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 32887 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
