Algieba

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Algieba is a bright double star system in the constellation Leo, known for its striking golden components and prominence in amateur astronomy observations.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Algieba A 0
Algieba B 0

Statements (40)

Predicate Object
instanceOf binary star system
double star
hasAlternativeName Gamma Leo NERFINISHED
HD 89484 NERFINISHED
HIP 50583 NERFINISHED
HR 4057 NERFINISHED
γ Leonis NERFINISHED
hasAngularSeparation about 4.4 arcseconds
hasApparentMagnitude 1.98
about 2.3
about 3.5
hasApparentMagnitudeRange 1.9–2.0
hasBayerDesignation Gamma Leonis NERFINISHED
hasColor golden
orange-golden
yellow-golden
hasCombinedApparentMagnitude 1.98
hasComponent Algieba A NERFINISHED
Algieba B NERFINISHED
hasDeclination +19° 50′ 30″
hasDistanceFromEarth about 130 light-years
about 40 parsecs
hasFlamsteedDesignation 41 Leonis
hasProperName Algieba NERFINISHED
hasRadialVelocity about +1 km/s
hasRightAscension 10h 19m 58s
hasSpectralType G7III
K1III
K1III+G7III
hasTraditionalNameMeaning the forehead (of the lion)
hasTraditionalNameOrigin Arabic
isNotableFor bright golden components
easily resolvable double star
isPartOfAsterism Sickle of Leo NERFINISHED
isPopularWith amateur astronomers
isUsedFor double star observing practice
testing telescope resolving power
locatedInConstellation Leo NERFINISHED
visibleFromEarthWith binoculars (as a bright star, not resolved)
small telescope

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Leo containsNotableStar Algieba