α Lyncis is the brightest star in the constellation Lynx with an apparent magnitude of 3.14 mag. It is about 200 light-years (ly) away and is a red giant.
| α Lyncis | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Right ascension | 09h 21m 3.3s |
| Declination | +34° 23′ 33.2″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 3.14 mag |
| Distance | (203 ± 2) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Lyncis |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 3705 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 45860 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 61414 |
