August 25 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | 40 LEO | 40 LEO | 36Zeta LEO | 36Zeta LEO |
41Gamma LEO | 41Gamma LEO | |||
2000 | 36Zeta LEO | 36Zeta LEO | 36Zeta LEO | 36Zeta LEO |
40 LEO | ||||
41Gamma LEO |
In a few cases you have a choice and you can consult the descriptions to see which one you like better. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: 36Zeta LEO Adhafera
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Aug 24
Magnitude: 3.4
Spectrum/Star type: Light yellow Giant, rare, and fast rotating.
Distance in Light Years: 260
Diameter compared to Sun: 10
Luminosity compared to Sun: 200+
Date best observed: Apr 10
Additional information: Outside of the zodiac. “Lock of Hair”, originally referring to the Coma star cluster at the Lion’s tail, not the Lion’s Head. The name was transferred to this star, which is located in The Lion’s Mane, and in The Sickle as well. Just below Zeta is dim 39 LEO.
Name: 40 LEO
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Aug 25
Magnitude: 4.8
Spectrum/Star type: Light yellow
Distance in Light Years: 70
Diameter compared to Sun: 4x
Luminosity compared to Sun: 25x
Date best observed: Apr 11
Additional information: Just below the brighter Gamma.
Name: 41Gamma LEO (Algieba)
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Aug 25
Magnitude: 2.0, Binary
Spectrum/Star type: Orange Giant & Light yellow Giant, with a giant planet orbiting A!
Distance in Light Years: 126
Diameter compared to Sun: A-23, B-10
Luminosity compared to Sun: A-180, B-50
Date best observed: Apr 11
Additional information: “The Mane”, one of finest doubles (in a medium telescope), 620 year orbit. Great color contrast -yellow and orange. Nearby, the radiant for the November Leonid Meteor
Shower which is spectacular every 33 years. 40 LEO seen just below.