54 Leonis is a double star with an exceptionally pretty secondary star, which is aquamarine in color. Some observers describe it as icy blue. Either way, it’s an awesome double to see in Leo.
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Regulus: Bright and Blue Heart of the Lion
Regulus, a bright blue and hot star of the spring and summer sky, makes its home in the constellation Leo.
Messier 66 (NGC 3627): A Galaxy Member of the Leo Triplet
Messier 66 is best viewed during early springtime. It’s is part of the astronomical family of galaxies called the Leo Triplet.
The Garden Astronomer 