Alpha Lyncis

Alpha Lyncis is the brightest star in Lynx, a red giant. The constellation was created because its stars are so faint that you need the eyes of a lynx to see them.

Stellar Data

Notable Facts

• Alpha Lyncis is the only star brighter than 4th magnitude in Lynx
• The constellation was named because you need sharp eyes to see its stars
• It is a K-type giant with about 673 times the Sun's luminosity