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Tag Archives: 6 Leo

6 Leonis: A Glowing Orange Star with a “Dusky” Companion

Illustration of a double star system.

6 Leonis is a double star in the constellation Leo. The primary star is a orange-red giant with a secondary star positioned 37″ arc seconds away.

Posted byWayne McGrawFebruary 24, 2023December 7, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:6 Leo, 6 Leonis, Astronomy, Double Star, Leo, SAO 117751, SpringLeave a comment on 6 Leonis: A Glowing Orange Star with a “Dusky” Companion

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