Lepus, meaning ‘hare’ in Latin, is a small constellation nestled just beneath Orion in the night sky.
According to legend, Lepus represents a hare hunted by Orion the Hunter and his loyal dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. The three constellations chase each other endlessly across the heavens — the hunt forever frozen in time, with Lepus always one step ahead.
In another version of the tale, Hermes, messenger of the gods, placed the swift creature among the stars as a tribute to its speed and spirit.
Lepus is best seen between late December and March from almost anywhere on Earth.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Lepus represents a hare, it would make the perfect gift for an animal lover.
Lepus, meaning ‘hare’ in Latin, is a small constellation nestled just beneath Orion in the night sky.
According to legend, Lepus represents a hare hunted by Orion the Hunter and his loyal dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. The three constellations chase each other endlessly across the heavens — the hunt forever frozen in time, with Lepus always one step ahead.
In another version of the tale, Hermes, messenger of the gods, placed the swift creature among the stars as a tribute to its speed and spirit.
Lepus is best seen between late December and March from almost anywhere on Earth.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Lepus represents a hare, it would make the perfect gift for an animal lover.
