Gamma Leonis (γ Leonis, abbreviated Gamma Leo, γ Leo), also named Algieba / æ l ˈ dʒ iː b ə /, [9] [10] is a binary star system in the constellation of Leo, made up of two red giants. In 2009, a planetary companion around the primary was announced.

2021年1月12日 · Gamma Leonis lies at a distance of 130 light years from Earth. It is one of the six bright stars that form the Sickle of Leo, a conspicuous asterism that forms the lion’s mane and shoulders. Gamma Leonis is a double star composed of two giants.

2022年3月12日 · Gamma Leonis (Algieba) is Leo’s second-brightest star after Regulus and forms part of the constellation’s prominent ‘Sickle’ star pattern (asterism). It’s easy to split Algieba’s components; this sketch is the view through a 150mm (six-inch) Newtonian telescope at a magnification of 240× and shows gorgeous coloration.

Algieba, also known as Gamma Leonis (Bayer) is a giant star located in the constellation of Leo, The Lion. Algieba is a major star and forms part of the constellation. Based on the spectral type (K0III), Algieba colour is orange to red, these are stars that are cooler than our own star.

ALGIEBA (Gamma Leonis), a double giant with a planet. Double stars dot the sky. Many are the favorites of amateurs and observatory nights. Some, like those that make Mizar in Ursa Major, are plain white, while others like Albireo exhibit beautiful color contrasts.

Gamma Leonis A is the main star of a binary star system in the constellation Leo (the lion). It is a K-type red giant of apparent magnitude 2.37, with around 26 times the size of the Sun and 250 times its luminosity.

Gamma Leonis (γ Leonis, abbreviated Gamma Leo, γ Leo), also named Algieba / æ l ˈ dʒ iː b ə /, [8] [9] is a binary star system in the constellation of Leo, made up of two red giants. In 2009, a planetary companion around the primary was announced.