Chertan

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Theta Leonis (θ Leo / θ Leonis) is a star in the constellation Leo. It also has these traditional names:-

• Chertan (from Arabic al-kharātān = "two small ribs", originally referring to δ and θ Leonis).
• Chort (from Arabic al-kharāt or al-khurt = "small rib").
• Coxa (Latin for "hip").

Theta Leonis belongs to the spectral class A0 and has apparent magnitude +3.4. It is 170 light-years from Earth.

Coordinates for the epoch J2000:

• Right ascension: 11h11m35s
• Declination: +15°42'0"

 

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