Gamma Leporis

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γ Leporis
Location of γ Leporis (circled)
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Lepus
Right ascension 05h 44m 27.79089s[1]
Declination −22° 26′ 54.1808″[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 3.587[3]
Characteristics
Spectral type F6 V[4]
U−B color index −0.007[3]
B−V color index +0.494[3]
Distance
29.12 ± 0.05 ly
(8.93 ± 0.01 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)3.84[6]
Details
Gyr
HR 1983, SAO 170759[11]
Database references
SIMBADdata

Gamma Leporis,

Ursa Major Moving Group.[7]

Gamma Leporis is an

rotation period of about six days.[8] Based upon its stellar characteristics and distance from Earth, Gamma Leporis was considered a high-priority target for NASA's Terrestrial Planet Finder mission. It has been examined for an infrared excess, but none has been observed.[8]

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