* Regulus (α Leonis): The brightest star in Leo and the 21st brightest star in the night sky. It's a blue-white main-sequence star.
* Denebola (β Leonis): The second brightest star in Leo. It's a white main-sequence star.
* Algieba (γ Leonis): A double star, easily resolvable in a small telescope, with a golden-yellow primary and a faint companion.
* Zosma (δ Leonis): A white main-sequence star.
* Chort (θ Leonis): A blue-white giant star.
* Alterf (λ Leonis): A red giant star.
* 54 Leonis: A red giant star.
* Rasalas (μ Leonis): A yellow giant star.
These stars, along with others in the constellation, form the distinctive shape of a lion, with Regulus marking the heart of the beast.
Let me know if you'd like to know more about any specific star in Leo.
