✨ Lynx
Lyn · lynx · Northern sky
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Lynx is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning lynx; stars within it are named in the genitive form Lyncis.
Facts about Lynx
| Constellation | Lynx |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Lyn |
| Genitive (Latin) | Lyncis |
| Meaning | lynx |
| Brightest star | α Lyncis (apparent magnitude 3.14) |
| Area | 545 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
Deep-sky objects in Lynx
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