4 Lyncis
4 Lyncis is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Lynx.
4 Lyncis visual magnitude is 5.94. Because of its faintness, 4 Lyncis is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 4 Lyncis.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 4 Lyncis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
4 Lyncis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 4 Lyncis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
4 Lyncis is distant 421.73 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 24 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
4 Lyncis is circumpolar and transits at 06:21 UTC (altitude: 82.1°)