Lynx

Overview

Lynx (Lyncis) — The Lynx is one of the 88 modern constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union.

Notable stars

29 catalogued stars in this encyclopedia.

• Alpha Lyncismag 3.14
• 38 Lyncismag 3.82
• HR 3579mag 3.96
• Alsciaukatmag 4.25
• 15 Lyncismag 4.35
• 2 Lyncismag 4.44
• HR 3612mag 4.56
• 21 Lyncismag 4.61
• 27 Lyncismag 4.78
• HR 3809mag 4.81
• 12 Lyncismag 4.86
• 16 Lyncismag 4.9

Deep-sky objects

• NGC 2683
• NGC 2419
• Bear Claw Nebula

Neighbouring constellations

Knowledge connections

• Constellation ofAlpha Lyncis
• Constellation of38 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 3579
• Constellation ofAlsciaukat
• Constellation of15 Lyncis
• Constellation of2 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 3612
• Constellation of21 Lyncis
• Constellation of27 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 3809
• Constellation of12 Lyncis
• Constellation of16 Lyncis
• Constellation of24 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 2751
• Constellation of1 Lyncis
• Constellation of35 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 2999
• Constellation of18 Lyncis
• Constellation of5 Lyncis
• Constellation of42 Lyncis
• Constellation of36 Lyncis
• Constellation ofHR 2969
• Constellation of13 Lyncis
• Constellation of14 Lyncis

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• IAUInternational Astronomical Union

  Official naming, definitions, constellation boundaries, and astronomical nomenclature.