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R Leporis (R Lep) sometimes called Hind’s Crimson Star is a well-known variable star in the constellation Lepus near its border with Eridanus. It is designated R in the chart to the right.It is a carbon star which appears distinctly red. It is named after famous British astronomer J. R. Hind who observed it in 1845. Its apparent magnitude varies from +5.5 to +11.7 with a period of 418–441 days; recent measurements give a period of 427.07 days.
