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Regulus facts for kids

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Regulus, also named Alpha Leonis, is the brightest star in the Leo constellation. It is a blue main sequence star 3.5 times larger than the Sun.

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  • Regulus 1

    Regulus through Celestron CGEM DX 1100 @ F6.3, Canon T3i, Televue 4X Powermate, ISO 800, 30 sec exposure

  • MVI 3269-Regulus-1

    Regulus as viewed through a 110mm refractor in full daylight.

  • LeoCC

    Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation of Leo (right tip, below is bright Jupiter in 2004).

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