Description
Overview:
The constellation Lynx (pronouced links) is the 28th most volumous constellation in the night sky with
an area of 545 square degrees. The name of this constellation means Lynx (animal).
Location:
Lynx is located at Right Ascension 8 h and Declination +45°.
It is best seen between latitudes +90° and -55° in the March.
Lynx is adjacent to the following constellations: Auriga,
Camelopardalis,
Cancer,
Gemini,
Leo,
Leo Minor,
Ursa Major.
Stars:
Lynx contains within its borders about 31 visible stars. The principal star of Lynx is Alpha Lyn. The brightest star is HD 55575 (55 ly).
This constellation also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Alpha Lyn.
Visual Magnitude:
Lynx is the 37th brightest constellation with a brightness of 5.68.
