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Stick figure for Lepus (Lep)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arneb | 2.58 | F0 · Yellow-white supergiant | 2200 ly | Arabic Al-Arnab, 'The Hare' — named for the constellation itself, the brightest star in Lepus the Hare crouching beneath Orion. |
| Nihal | 2.81 | G5 · Yellow giant | 160 ly | Arabic Al-Nihāl, 'The Camels Quenching Their Thirst' — the second brightest star in Lepus the Hare, below Orion's feet. |