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With a distance of 36 light years from Earth, and an apparent magnitude of 2.14, [25] it is the third brightest star in the constellation and the 62nd in the night sky. [14] This star has often taken the place of Regulus in the Spring Triangle. While Regulus has a higher magnitude, Denebola makes the triangle more equilateral in appearance.
Regulus is the brightest object in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It has the Bayer designation designated α Leonis , which is Latinized to Alpha Leonis , and abbreviated Alpha Leo or α Leo .
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Regulus, designated Alpha Leonis, is a blue-white main-sequence star of magnitude 1.34, 77.5 light-years from Earth. It is a double star divisible in binoculars, with a secondary of magnitude 7.7. Its traditional name (Regulus) means "the little king". Beta Leonis, called Denebola, is at the opposite end of the constellation to Regulus. It is a ...
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Regulus was left with 40 ships, 15,000 infantry and 500 cavalry to overwinter in Africa. [47] [48] [49] Regulus was an experienced military commander, having been consul in 267 BC, when he was awarded a triumph for his victory against the Salentini. [50] [note 3] His orders were to weaken the Carthaginian army pending reinforcement in the spring.
Regulus is an oil painting by English artist J. M. W. Turner, initially painted in 1828, and now in Tate Britain, London.It depicts the legend of Roman consul Marcus Atilius Regulus' death, in which he was captured by Carthaginian forces and eventually executed after being blinded by the Sun.