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Adhafera

Zeta Leonis, 36 Leonis

Bright yellow giant in Leo

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Proper NameAdhafera
Bayer DesignationZeta Leonis
Flamsteed Number36 Leonis
HR (BSC)4031
HD89025
ConstellationLeo
Right Ascension10h 16m 41s
Declination+23° 25' 2"
Distance232 light years
71 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +3.44
Absolute: -0.82
Spectral ClassF0III bright yellow giant
Optimum VisibilityMarch

The star to the immediate northwest of Adhafera is 35 Leonis. Though it appears much fainter, 35 Leonis is in fact considerably closer to the Solar System, but it is also much less intrinsically luminous than the more distant Adhafera. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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