Lynx, the Lynx (Lyn)
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The Northern constellation of Lynx, the Lynx, is best viewed in Spring during the month of March. It's brightest star is Alpha Lyncis at magnitude 3.14. The boundary of the Lynx constellation contains 6 stars that host known exoplanets.
- Pronunciation:
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- Meaning:
- Lynx
- Genitive:
- Lyncis
- Abbreviation:
- Lyn
- Constellation Family:
- Ursa Major
- Hemisphere:
- Northern
- Quadrant:
- NQ2
- Best viewing month*:
- March
- Right Ascension (avg):
- 7h 44m
- Declination (avg):
- 47° 50'
- Brightest star:
- Alpha Lyncis (3.14)
- Stars with planets:
- 6
- Messier catalog objects:
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Brightest Stars in Lynx
The 10 brightest stars in the constellation Lynx by magnitude.
- Star
- Magnitude
- Spectral class
- Alpha Lyncis (α Lyn)
- 3.14
- K7IIIvar
- 38 Lyncis (38 Lyn)
- 3.82
- A1V
- 10 Lyncis (10 UMa)
- 3.96
- F5V
- 31 Lyncis (31 Lyn)
- 4.25
- K4.5III
- 15 Lyncis (15 Lyn)
- 4.35
- G5III-IV
- 2 Lyncis (2 Lyn)
- 4.44
- A2Vs
- HD 77912
- 4.56
- G8Ib-II
- 21 Lyncis (21 Lyn)
- 4.61
- A1V
- 27 Lyncis (27 Lyn)
- 4.78
- A2V
- HD 82741
- 4.81
- K0III
Double Stars in Lynx
These are the brightest and easiest-to-find double, triple, and quadruple star systems in the constellation Lynx. Also see all star clusters.
- Star system
- Magnitudes
- Type
- 12 Lyncis
- 5.4, 7.0
- double
- 19 Lyncis
- 5.8, 6.7
- double
- 38 Lyncis
- 3.9, 6.1
- double
Star Clusters in Lynx
The most notable and easy-to-find star clusters in the constellation Lynx . Also see all star clusters.
Nebulae in Lynx
Notable and easy-to-find nebulae in the constellation Lynx . Also see all nebulae.
Galaxies in Lynx
The most notable, famous, and easy-to-find galaxies in the constellation Lynx. Also see all galaxies.
* Constellation shown for northen hemisphere skies. For the southern hemisphere, constellations appear rotated 180 degrees (upside-down and left-right reversed) from what is shown. Remember that seasons are reversed too - summer in northern latitudes is winter in southern latitudes.
** Circumpolar constellations are visible year-round in the hemisphere listed (and not at all in the opposite hemisphere).