Leo (disambiguation) facts for kids

Leo is a word with many meanings! It comes from Latin and means "lion". You might see "Leo" used for a star sign, a group of stars, or even a famous person. It can also be an acronym, like "LEO" for things in space or old computers.

Leo in the Sky

• Leo (constellation): This is a large and famous group of stars you can see in the night sky. It looks a bit like a lion!
• Leo Minor: This is another, smaller group of stars near the main Leo constellation.
• Leo (astrology): If you were born between July 23 and August 22, your zodiac sign is Leo. People with this sign are often said to be brave and confident, just like a lion!
• Low Earth orbit: This is a special path that many satellites and the International Space Station follow around Earth. It's quite close to our planet.

Leo in Technology and Science

• LEO (computer): This was one of the very first computers ever used for business. It was built in the United Kingdom a long time ago.
• Leo (text editor): This is a special computer program that helps people write and organize text. It's useful for programmers and writers.
• LEO (website): This is a popular group of online dictionaries. It helps people translate words between different languages.
• LEO (spacecraft): This was a special mission designed to explore the Moon.
• Long-term Ecosystem Observatory: This is a science project that studies the ocean for a very long time. Scientists learn about marine life and how the ocean changes.

Famous People Named Leo

Many people throughout history have been named Leo or a similar name.

• Leo (given name): This is a popular first name for boys.
• Leo (surname): Some people also have Leo as their family name.
• Leonardo DiCaprio: He is a very famous American actor. You might have seen him in movies like Titanic or Inception.
• Leonardo: This name is also very famous because of Leonardo da Vinci, a brilliant artist and inventor from a long time ago.
• Leonid Brezhnev: He was a very important political leader in the Soviet Union many years ago.
• Pope Leo: Several popes, who are leaders of the Catholic Church, have been named Leo.
• Emperor Leo: There were also several powerful emperors of the Byzantine Empire named Leo.

Movies Called Leo

• Leo (2000 movie): This was a movie made in Spain.
• Leo (2002 movie): This was a drama film.
• Leo (2007 movie): This movie was made in Sweden.
• Ultraman Leo: This is a Japanese TV show and movie from 1974 about a superhero.

See also

In Spanish: Leo para niños