Stars in the Constellation Leo

Wolf 359

There is a theory that Earth and sun and galaxy and all the known universes are only a dust mote on some policeman’s uniform in some gigantic super-world. Couldn’t we be under some super-microscope, right now? -Wolf 359, the Outer Limits Wolf 359 (also known by its Variable star designation CN Leonis) is a red dwarf star in the constellation… Continue reading Wolf 359

Regulus

Regulus is a blue straggler star in the constellation Leo. it is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and the 21st brightest star in the night sky. The Regulus system is composed of four stars and a brown dwarf. Regulus Aa is a very oblate star, caused by its 15.9-hour rotation period. The name Regulus means ‘little king’ in… Continue reading Regulus