5 Lyncis
5 Lyncis is a multiple giant star of spectral class K4 in the constellation of Lynx.
5 Lyncis visual magnitude is 5.21. Because of its faintness, 5 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
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for 5 Lyncis.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where 5 Lyncis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
5 Lyncis is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the 5 Lyncis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
5 Lyncis is distant 682.01 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
5 Lyncis is circumpolar and transits at 06:46 UTC (altitude: 83.1°)