β LMi - The only star of the constellation that is assigned a Greek letter. This close binary star, which appears as a bright point of 4.2 magnitude to the naked eye, reveals its companion of 6.1 magnitude only in a large telescope and under good observing conditions. It is located at an angular distance of just a few tenths of a second. The orbital period of the components is 37 years and the distance is 145 light-years.

R LMi - The variable star of Mira type, similar in many ways to the permanently red R Leonis. Its period is about 372 days and its brightness varies from 6.3mag to 13.2mag, making it beyond the reach of small telescopes. It is located 45' southeast of the star 13 LMI, which has a brightness of 6.2mag.