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Constellation · Lep · southern sky

Lepus

Leporis — The Hare

Constellations#51 by area

Overview

Lepus (Leporis) — The Hare is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.

Highlights

  • The globular cluster M79

Notable stars

26 catalogued stars in this encyclopedia.

Deep-sky objects

Neighbouring constellations

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • IAUInternational Astronomical Union

    Official naming, definitions, constellation boundaries, and astronomical nomenclature.