15 Lyncis
15 Lyncis is a multiple giant star of spectral class G5 in the constellation of Lynx.
15 Lyncis visual magnitude is 4.35. Because of its moderate brightness, 15 Lyncis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 15 Lyncis.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 15 Lyncis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
15 Lyncis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 15 Lyncis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
15 Lyncis is distant 170.32 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
15 Lyncis is circumpolar and transits at 07:08 UTC (altitude: 83.1°)