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Lepus

Constellation
Lepus is a constellation lying just south of the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for hare. It is located below—immediately south—of Orion, and is sometimes represented as a hare being chased by Orion or by Orion's hunting dogs. Wikipedia
Name: The Hare
Area: 290 sq. deg. (51st)
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 20
Bordering constellations: Orion; Monoceros; Canis Major; Columba; Caelum; Eridanus
Declination: −10.8138046°–−27.2787991°
Messier objects: 1