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Also known as Leonis, Leo (constellation)

Sternbild der Ekliptik

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Leo is a constellation in the zodiac that crosses through the celestial equator as Earth orbits the sun. It matters because it's one of the traditional twelve zodiac constellations that have been used for thousands of years to mark seasons and navigate the night sky.

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Instance of: zodiacal constellation
Named after: lion
Official name: Leo
Area: 947
Shares border with: Ursa Major
Image: LeoCC.jpg

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described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
notation: ♌
Commons category: Leo (constellation)
topic's main category: Category:Leo (constellation)
Commons gallery: Leo
short name: Leo
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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Der Löwe (lateinisch: Leo, astronomisches Zeichen ♌︎) ist ein Sternbild des Zodiak.

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