The constellation Lynx is an inconspicuous constellation in the northern sky. It consists of a chain of faint stars. Only the brightest, α Lyncis, reaches the 3rd magnitude.
Lynx is difficult to spot in the sky. It is located in a relatively star-poor area between Ursa Major and Gemini.
| Lynx | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Lynx |
| Latin genitive | Lyncis |
| Abbreviation | Lyn |
| Brightest star | α Lyncis |
| Fully visible | 90° N to 29° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | all year round |
