Ras Elased Australis

This star, known as Ras Elased Australis, is a fascinating celestial body belonging to the constellation Leo. It’s notable for being the brightest star in the Leo constellation, possessing a magnitude of 2.784. The star is located approximately 227.5 light-years from Earth. Given its positioning within the Leo constellation, it will appear as a prominent, centrally located star to discerning observers.

The significance of Ras Elated Australis lies in its uniquely illuminated structure. We know that, based on established astronomical measurements, this star is identifiable through the measurements of its visual magnitude and proper motion. Unlike stars which follow a consistent pattern of evolution, this one possesses a particularly unusual trajectory through space. Its observed luminosity and movement are key indicators of its unique position within the Leo constellation – it remains remarkably stable in the cosmos.

For some, a dedication to this star might serve as a symbol of remembrance or admiration, reflecting a connection to the wider universe – a reminder of a bright and resolute presence in the night sky. Alternatively, it may be interpreted as a gift from the heavens, imbued with a steady, enduring light.

How to see it

Ras Elased Australis has a visual magnitude of about 2.78: under a reasonably dark sky it is typically reachable with the unaided eye.

Sky position

Equatorial coordinates for Ras Elased Australis: right ascension 9h 45m 51s, declination +23° 46′ 27″ (J2000), in the region of the Leo constellation (IAU figure Leo).

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Catalog context

Ras Elased Australis. It appears in classical and modern catalogs as Bayer/Flamsteed designation 17Eps Leo, HIP 47908, HD 84441, Gaia DR3 641662895638787584. In the SkyKeepsake Leo (Leo) browse hub it sits with other stars of the same IAU figure.

Catalog identifiers

Gaia

Gaia DR3 641662895638787584

HIP

47908

HD

84441

gaia_dr3

641662895638787584

Bayer / Flamsteed

17Eps Leo

Also known as

• 17Eps Leo
• Gaia DR3 TOP 5M 641662895638787584
• HD 84441
• HIP 47908

Observed properties

Visual magnitude

2.78