R Leonis

Summary

R Leonis is a variable star^[1]. It draws 14 Wikipedia views per month (variable_star category, ranking #21 of 158).^[2]

Key Facts

• R Leonis's instance of is recorded as variable star^[3].
• R Leonis's instance of is recorded as Mira variable^[4].
• R Leonis's instance of is recorded as astrophysical maser^[5].
• R Leonis's instance of is recorded as high proper-motion star^[6].
• R Leonis's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source^[7].
• R Leonis's constellation is recorded as Leo^[8].
• R Leonis's spectral class is recorded as M7-9e^[9].
• R Leonis's Commons category is recorded as R Leonis^[10].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as HD 84748^[11].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J09473348+1125436^[12].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as HIP 48036^[13].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as HR 3882^[14].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 09448+1139^[15].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as SAO 98769^[16].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as BD+12 2096^[17].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as GC 13489^[18].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 6288^[19].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as HIC 48036^[20].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as IRC +10215^[21].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as JP11 1865^[22].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as PLX 2317^[23].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as PLX 2317.00^[24].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as PMC 90-93 4642^[25].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as PPM 126795^[26].
• R Leonis's catalog code is recorded as RAFGL 1380^[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include variable star^[3], Mira variable^[4], astrophysical maser^[5], high proper-motion star^[6], and near-infrared source^[7].

History and Context

Catalog codes include HD 84748^[11], 2MASS J09473348+1125436^[12], HIP 48036^[13], HR 3882^[14], IRAS 09448+1139^[15], and SAO 98769^[16].

Why It Matters

R Leonis draws 14 Wikipedia views per month (variable_star category, ranking #21 of 158).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]