The Lesser Lion
| Abbreviation: | LMi |
| Genitive: | Leonis Minoris |
| Origin: | Johannes Hevelius, 1690 |
| Fully Visible: | 48°S – 90°N |
German/Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius (1611–1687) created this constellation in the late seventeenth century out of stars originally assigned to Leo.
Notable Features
| Visible Named Stars | ||
|---|---|---|
| 46 LMi | Praecipua | The brightest star in the constellation does not have a Bayer designation, only a Flamsteed number. This high proper motion star is fourth magnitude. |
| Other Interesting Stars | ||
| HD 82886 | Illyrian | This eighth-magnitude star is known to have at least one exoplanet. It is located near the boundary with the constellation Lynx. |
| Meteor Shower Radiants | ||
| 022 LMI | Leonis Minorids | There are no major meteor showers associated with this constellation. This minor shower is active in the last half of October and is thought to be associated with the comet C/1739 K1 Zanotti. |
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