CONSTELLATION OF LEPUS

Name: Lepus
Abbreviation: Lep
Meaning: Hare
Right Ascension: 6h
Declination: -20º
Area (Degrees squared): 290
Stars with known planets: 1
Bordering Constellations: Orion, Monoceros, Canis Major, Columba, Caelum, Eridanus

Visible at latitudes between +63º and -90º and best at mid-evening during January. In the northern hemisphere, the constellation of Lepus is considered a winter constellation and is visible from November to April depending on the time of night.

Lying just south of the celestial equator, Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 1st century astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is located below the constellation Orion and is sometimes represented as a hare being chased by Orion.