Epsilon Leporis (ε Lep / ε Lep) is a Class K5III, third-magnitude star in the constellation Lepus.
This star is an orange giant, located about 225 light-years from Earth.
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Epsilon Leporis
Astronomy
Constellation
Lepus
Lepus is a constellation lying just south of the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for hare. Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is located below the constellation Orion (the hunter), and is...
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