Lynx
The lynx. Genitive Lyncis, abbreviated Lyn. Introduced by Hevelius.
Area
545.37 sq°
28 of 88 by size
Brightest star
α Lyncis
magnitude 3.13
Best seen
January
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
90°N to 57°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Centre | 8h 05m, +46.8° |
| Declination range | +33.0° to +61.9° |
| Naked-eye stars | 94 to magnitude 6.5, 0 to magnitude 3 |
| Borders | Auriga, Camelopardalis, Cancer, Gemini, Leo Minor, Ursa Major |
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| α Lyncis | 3.13 | 3705 |
| 38 Lyncis | 3.82 | 3690 |
| HR 3579 | 3.97 | 3579 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw galaxy | NGC 2537 | Galaxy | 11.7 | 1.7 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Lynx
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
