Arneb

/ˈɑrnɛb/ noun

Definition

A bright star in the constellation Lepus, the hare; also called Alpha Leporis.

Etymology

From Arabic 'al-arnab' meaning 'the hare,' referring to the rabbit constellation in the night sky; the name entered astronomy terminology through medieval Arabic astronomical texts.

Kelly Says

The constellation Lepus sits right below Orion and represents a hare being hunted by the hunter—Arneb is its brightest star and is about 2,000 times more luminous than our Sun!

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