Gamma Leonis

Star 42 of 100


Constellation: Leo

Difficulty: Moderate

Right Ascension: 10h 20m.0

Declination: +19° 50'

Magnitude: 2.4, 3.6

Separation: 4.7"

Position Angle: 127°

Last WDS Measure: 2020

My Observation Details

Object Name: Gamma Leonis
Seeing: VG
Transparency: 5
Lat/Lon: 36.15, -85.32
Instrument: 1300/102 (Orion Apex Maksutov)
Power: 144x
Date: 5-1-24
Time: 11:33pm EST
Est. P.A.: 112 deg

Observation Notes

Visual Description

Both stars are slightly yellow. Eventhough only a few arc minutes apart I easily split the pair at this power.

Additional Notes

Any other observations, challenges encountered, or notable details about this observation session

Sketch

Gamma Leonis sketch