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Chertan ("two small ribs") is the name of the star Theta Leonis in the constellation Leo. Chertan belongs to the spectral class A0 and possesses an apparent brightness of +3.4m. It is 170 light-years from the Sun. Other names: Chort ("small rib"), Coxa ("hip"). Jump to: navigation, search Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe (but not always the whole year long). ... Leo (, Latin for lion) is a constellation of the zodiac. ... In astronomy the term spectral class refers to classifying objects according to their spectral lines, which indicate an objects chemical composition. ... The apparent magnitude (m) of a star, planet or other heavenly body is a measure of its apparent brightness; that is, the amount of light received from the object. ... Light Years is the seventh album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue that was released in 2000. ...


Coordinates for the equinox 2000:

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


 

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