August 17 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 17Epsilon LEO | |||
2000 | 17Epsilon LEO | 17Epsilon LEO | 17Epsilon LEO |
17 Epsilon will work for all years on this date.
Name: 17Epsilon LEO Algenubi
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Aug 16
Magnitude: 3.0
Spectrum/Star type: Dark yellow Giant
Distance in Light Years: 250
Diameter compared to Sun: 25
Luminosity compared to Sun: 360
Date best observed: Apr 2
Additional information: “South Star” in lion’s head. This is an asterism called The Sickle or The Backwards Question Mark. It is just outside of the zodiac.