R Leonis

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R Leonis is a 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.

R Leonis is of spectral class M8 IIIe and is 300 light years from Earth.

[edit] Coordinates for epoch J2000

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