Regulus

Examples

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• On clear nights, Regulus shines brightly as the standout star in the constellation Leo.

• What's weird is Regulus is in the Leo constellation.

  Danny Jones

• Don't miss Venus pass very close to the star Regulus on the morning of October 3.

  Blog text (2)

• Look for it roughly 5 degrees northwest of Leo's 1st-magnitude star, Regulus.

  Academic text (2006)

• Saturn lies among the background stars of Leo, not far west of that constellation's brightest star, Regulus.

  Academic text (2006)

• Regulus, the brightest star in Leo and just slightly fainter than Saturn, lies 5 from the pair.

  Academic text (2007)

• But Regulus, the star, the heart of the lion Leo, is a young, bright, B-type star that rotates so rapidly that it is virtually tearing itself apart.

  Academic text (2007)

• October 14-17: Located just below Regulus before dawn on the 14th, the waning crescent moon gets closer to the horizon as it grows progressively thinner each morning.

  Academic text (1990)

• Astronomers often refer to Regulus as the heart of the Lion in the night sky.

• During the month of April, you can easily spot Regulus near Jupiter in the evening sky.

Compounds

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genus Regulus

• Specialized

9.9

A group of very small birds called kinglets found across Europe, Asia, and North America

R

Regulus calendula

• Specialized

9.9

A very small North American bird whose male has a red patch on the top of the head and sings

R

Regulus regulus

• Specialized

9.3

A very small European bird with a bright yellow patch on its head and a black edge

Surface Forms

Etymology