CHERTAN

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'Theta Leonis' (θ Leo / θ Leonis) is a star in the constellation Leo. It also has these traditional names:-

★ 'Chertan' (from Arabic ''al-kharātān'' = "two small ribs", originally referring to δ and θ Leonis).

★ 'Chort' (from Arabic ''al-kharāt'' or ''al-khurt'' = "small rib").

★ 'Coxa' (Latin for "hip").
Theta Leonis belongs to the spectral class A0 and has apparent magnitude +3.4. It is 170 light-years from Earth.
Coordinates for the epoch J2000:

Right ascension: 11h11m35s

Declination: +15°42'0"

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