Lynx
Lyn
Uranüs: #28
545 sq. deg.
Lynx is a constellation named after the animal, usually observed in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere. The constellation was introduced in the late 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. It is a faint constellation, with its brightest stars forming a zigzag line.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Lynx
| Genitive | Lyncis |
| Symbolism | The Lynx |
| Right ascension | 08h 00m 00s |
| Gerilim | +45° 00' 00" |
| Area | |
| Area rank | 28 |
| Brightest star | |
| Best visible at 21:00 | Variable |
Derin Uzay Nesneleri
31
Brightest Stars
1
Open Clusters
1
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
0
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Spectral type |
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Globular Clusters
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Dil |
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Galaxies
| Designation | Ad | Apparent magnitude | Right ascension | Gerilim | Tür |
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