Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Lynx |
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Abbreviation | Lyn |
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Genitive | Lyncis |
Pronunciation | /ˈlɪŋks/, genitive /ˈlɪnsɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Lynx |
Right ascension | 8 h |
Declination | +45° |
Quadrant | NQ2 |
Area | 545 sq. deg. (28th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
42 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Lyn (3.14m) |
Nearest star | LHS 1963 (26.62 ly, 8.16 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | ????? ????? |
Bordering constellations |
Ursa Major Camelopardalis Auriga Gemini Cancer Leo (corner) Leo Minor |
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −55°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March. |