Lynx (constellation)

constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere

Lynx is a constellation in the northern sky.

Lynx
Constellation
Lynx
AbbreviationLyn
GenitiveLyncis
Pronunciation/ˈlɪŋks/,
genitive /ˈlɪnsɪs/
Symbolismthe Lynx
Right ascension8
Declination+45
QuadrantNQ2
Area545 sq. deg. (28th)
Main stars4
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
42
Stars with planets5
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)1
Brightest starα Lyn (3.14m)
Messier objects0
Meteor showers?????
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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.