Astronomy and Space

Epsilon Leonis

Epsilon Leonis (ε Leo, ε Leonis) is the fifth-brightest star in the constellation Leo, consistent with its Bayer designation Epsilon. It is known as Algenubi or Ras Elased Australis. Both names mean "the southern star of the lion's head". Australis is Latin for "southern" and Genubi is Arabic for "south".

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• ▸Geminga
• ▸Acehnese orthography
• ▸Atomic and molecular astrophysics

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