Regulus the StarBy Nakwan Walker

Regulus’s Location

It’s the brightest star in the constellation Leo

History of Regulus

The star’s name regulus comes from the Latin word Rex which means King

It is associated with many cultures like the Greeks , Arabs, and Ancient Babylon

It also is know as one of the four Royal Stars of the Heavens

What are the Four Royal Stars?

These four stars are thought to be sentinels watching over other stars and make a fixed cross to heaven

Basic Facts about Regulus

It spins rapidly on its axis It’s the 21st brightest star that can be seen from earth

Its hotter and bigger than our sun

Age of Regulus

Its around the age of 1 billion years old!!!!

Temperature of Regulus

Its about 15,400⁰ KIts about 15,713⁰ C

When can you see Regulus?

It is well placed in the evening sky during about January to June

Interesting Facts about Regulus

Its about 77 light-years away. Its puts out nearly 350 times the

energy the sun does

Works Cited

http://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/best-regulus-the-heart-of-the-lion

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